Florida’s Palm Beach airport has officially been renamed after President Donald J. Trump, becoming President Donald J. Trump International Airport, FAA said. The change marks the first time an airport has been named after a sitting U.S. president. As part of the transition, the facility’s locational code will shift from PBI to DJT, with the IATA code change expected to occur on Aug. 18. Major U.S. carriers, including United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have begun displaying the new DJT code in their systems, though travelers can still search flights using the old PBI code during the transition.
A welcome sign at the new airport, captured on July 9, 2026, underscores the rebranding. The airport noted in an online FAQ that updates to signage, branding, and public-facing materials will occur in phases. The branding effort follows Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature earlier this year approving the name change, which the FAA subsequently approved. The project’s cost is estimated at $5.5 million, with Florida providing $2.75 million and the remainder funded by the local Department of Airports’ operating budget and capital improvement program.
The site’s location near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach has long brought the president’s travel to the airport, where his son Eric Trump said Trump Force One — the private jet owned by the Trump Organization — would be the first aircraft to land at the renamed airport. Eric Trump also remarked that the initials DJT would appear on his boarding pass, reflecting the new branding. The airport emphasized its ongoing commitment to a safe, reliable, and welcoming passenger experience, noting that some changes may evolve over time as the transition proceeds.
As authorities implement the name and code changes, travelers should anticipate occasional confusion during the phased rollout, but the airport and airlines indicate routine operations will continue with the DJT identifier in official timetables and bookings.
