Palm Beach Airport Renamed After Sitting President Donald Trump for First Time in US History
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 6 hours ago
What happened
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been renamed after sitting President Donald Trump, the first such renaming in U.S. history. The FAA announced the change, which includes a new airport code DJT, effective August 18. The renaming was initiated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and will cost $5.5 million, partly funded by Florida. Eric Trump highlighted the family’s private plane as the first to land at the renamed airport.
- 01Palm Beach International Airport renamed after sitting President Donald Trump, a U.S. first.
- 02FAA changed airport code from PBI to DJT; IATA code updates on August 18.
- 03Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the renaming legislation earlier this year.
- 04Renaming cost estimated at $5.5 million, half funded by Florida state.
- 05Airport near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, frequently used by the former president.
- 06Eric Trump said the family’s private plane was first to land post-renaming.
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