Palm Beach International Airport is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The Florida airport received the new name on Thursday, following legislation approved earlier this year by Florida officials.

The decision reflects Trump's long-standing ties to Palm Beach, where Mar-a-Lago has stood for decades. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the renaming bill into law in March, making the change official.

Eric Trump, the president's son, welcomed the move and said his father has become one of the most recognizable figures associated with Palm Beach and Florida. He also traveled with his family on the first aircraft to arrive after the airport's new name took effect.

The airport's three-letter FAA identifier has changed from PBI to DJT. Travelers should continue using the PBI code when booking flights until August 18, when airline reservation systems, boarding passes, baggage tags, and other travel systems are updated.

Airport officials estimate that implementing the change, including signage and system updates, will cost approximately $5.5 million.

The renaming is part of a broader effort during Trump's second presidential term to place his name on various federal initiatives and public assets. Recent examples include a proposed class of Navy ships, a visa program aimed at wealthy foreign investors, a federal prescription drug website, and government-backed savings accounts for children. However, an attempt to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was rejected by the courts.

Commercial operations at the airport will continue as normal. JetBlue remains the largest airline serving Palm Beach, while Delta Air Lines and American Airlines also operate a significant share of the airport's scheduled flights.

Renaming airports after prominent political figures is not unusual in the United States. Examples include the airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, named after former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as airports honoring former elected officials in cities such as Las Vegas and San Jose, California.

For travelers, the airport's services and flight schedules remain unchanged. The primary difference is its official name and the gradual transition to the new airport code.