Palm Beach International Thanked For Its Service As Florida House Votes To Rename It After Donald J. Trump

Palm Beach International Airport has officially entered its reflective era after the Florida House of Representatives approved legislation to rename the facility Donald J. Trump International Airport, pending review by the Florida Senate.

The proposal grants the state authority to designate seven major commercial service airports with new names. At present, however, only one airport appears to have earned this honor — the one located conveniently near Mar-a-Lago.

Supporters of the bill argue the renaming is entirely appropriate due to the airport’s proximity to President Donald Trump’s residence. Geography, after all, has long been a determining factor in historical commemoration. If you live near it, you may eventually become it.

State Rep. Kim Kendall, R-St. Augustine, expressed firm support during the House session, describing the naming as “completely proper.” The argument is straightforward: there is an airport, there is a president, and there is nearby property ownership. Alignment achieved.

Opposition came from lawmakers who raised concerns about the president’s past conduct. State Rep. Rita Harris, D-Orlando, acknowledged she has disagreed with presidents before but stated she had never previously felt compelled to oppose naming infrastructure after one. This time, she did. “I must say no to this airport,” Harris declared, drawing a clear distinction between general disagreement and terminal-level symbolism.

While the broader legislation creates a framework allowing up to seven major airports to receive new designations, the only runway currently scheduled for rebranding is Palm Beach International.

If approved by the Florida Senate, travelers may soon find themselves landing not just in South Florida, but directly inside a branding decision.

For now, the departure boards remain unchanged.

The nameplate, however, is reportedly reviewing its options.