Florida renames major airport after Donald Trump; President calls it a 'great honor'

Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with new signage installed as part of the rebranding, Fox News reported.

Marking the occasion, Trump thanked residents for their support and pledged to transform the airport through an extensive renovation project.

"A very big day in Palm Beach, Florida, where it was my Great Honor to have the Palm Beach International Airport be renamed, by a spectacular vote, The President Donald J. Trump International Airport," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

"The Area is HOT, the Location is GREAT, and the Renovation will be SPECTACULAR," he added.

"Thank you to all in Palm Beach for your Vote and your Confidence. This will soon be one of the Greatest and Most Spectacular Airports anywhere in the World!"

According to media reports, a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization, popularly known as Trump Force One, became the first aircraft to land at the airport under its new name. The flight was carrying Trump's son, Eric Trump.

Eric Trump shared photographs of the historic landing on X, saying he was proud to witness the moment.

"I am deeply honored that at 5:01 a.m., Trump Force One will be the first plane to land at the newly renamed Palm Beach International Airport — now and forever President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)," he wrote.

"There is no person who has done more for Florida and our country, and no one more deserving of this incredible honor. As a son, and someone who flies out of this airport nearly every day, I will forever be proud to see the initials 'DJT' on my boarding pass."

"Congratulations, Dad — I'm happy to have played a big role in making this happen," he added.

Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation authorising the name change. According to Fox News, the rebranding is expected to cost up to $5.5 million (£4.1 million), covering new signage, branding and other infrastructure updates.

Members of the Trump family regularly use the airport while travelling to and from the president's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach.