It's official: President Donald J.Trump International Airport is open for business.The South Florida facility was called Palm Beach International Airport for over half a century until Thursday, when a months-old state law took effect, adding the airport to the growing list of places and things that now bear President Trump's name.Trump flies in and out of this airport relatively often, as it's mere miles from his oceanfront estate, Mar-a-Lago.
The lifelong New Yorker declared Palm Beach his permanent residence in 2019, and travels there regularly from the White House.More than 8 million passengers fly through its airport each year, on over a dozen airlines."Florida, get ready to take the exit for President Donald J.
Trump International Airport," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X earlier this week, alongside a photo of an updated airport sign on the interstate.Separately, a 4-mile stretch of the main road linking Mar-a-Lago to the airport was renamed for Trump in January.The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the name change to take effect Thursday, meaning it now officially identifies the airport as "DJT" instead of "PBI."The airport said in an online FAQ that the transition — including updates to signage, branding and public-facing materials — "will occur in phases." For example, passengers should still search "PBI" when booking flights and checking bags, until the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code changes on August 18.The airport says ownership and operations will not be affected, describing it as a "branding change only.""While we recognize that the required name change may be received in different ways by our passengers, we're grateful for your continued support through this transition period," airport officials wrote.
"While some things may evolve over time, our core focus remains the same: providing a safe, reliable and welcoming airport experience."The name change — now the subject of two separate local lawsuits...