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West Palm Beach Airport Renamed for Donald J. Trump; 'Trump Force One' First to Land
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Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026 — and the first plane to touch down at the newly named facility was 'Trump Force One,' the president's personal aircraft. Palm Beach Post reported the landing took place during a formal ceremony in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Members of the Trump family were on hand to mark the occasion. Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Donald Jr.'s wife Bettina Trump attended the event, celebrating the airport's new name just miles from President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Airport Renamed in Ceremony Near Mar-a-Lago
The renaming transforms one of South Florida's busiest airports into a tribute to the sitting president. The airport serves millions of passengers each year and sits in West Palm Beach, a short drive from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. According to Jacksonville.com, the official name change was finalized on July 9, 2026.
Renaming a major commercial airport after a sitting president is highly unusual. Most airports named after presidents — like Reagan National in Washington, D.C. — received those names years or decades after the president left office. This ceremony made the change while Trump remains in the White House.
'Trump Force One' Makes Historic First Landing
The headline moment of the ceremony came when 'Trump Force One' — the name given to Trump's private Boeing 757 — touched down at the newly christened airport. The landing was timed to mark the official renaming. The Ledger noted the moment served as a dramatic visual centerpiece for the event.
Trump Force One is the blue-and-gold jet that Trump used extensively during his 2024 campaign. It is separate from Air Force One, the military aircraft the president uses in his official government capacity. The plane's appearance at the ceremony gave the event a high-profile, theatrical touch.
Trump Family Gathers for the West Palm Beach Event
The Trump family turned out in force for the renaming. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. — two of the president's sons — attended alongside Bettina Trump, Donald Jr.'s wife. Herald Tribune reported the family celebrated together on the tarmac as the new airport name was unveiled.
The ceremony drew attention across Florida. West Palm Beach has become closely tied to Trump's political identity, with Mar-a-Lago serving as his primary residence. Renaming the local airport adds another layer to the region's association with the 47th president.
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