FAA begins DJT transition as Trump airport rename takes effect

Key Points:

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially changed Palm Beach International Airport's locational identifier from PBI to DJT following its renaming to Donald J. Trump International Airport, as mandated by Florida legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• The FAA identifier changed immediately, but travelers should continue using the PBI code for flight searches and bookings until August 18, when the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will update the commercial code to DJT to ensure a smooth phased transition.
• The renaming is a branding change only, with Palm Beach County retaining ownership and operational control of the airport; costs for the transition will be covered by airport revenues and possibly state funds, not local property taxes.
• New highway signs reflecting the airport's new name have been installed, and onsite signage will be updated gradually; Eric Trump marked the milestone by flying his aircraft, "Trump Force One," as the first plane to land under the new designation.
• Airport officials will provide ongoing updates via their website and social media as additional branding and passenger-facing systems are updated in the coming weeks.