Florida wants to take over naming local airports

Commercial Service Airports

Introduced· 2025-12-03

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill lets the state government take over naming major airports and forces Palm Beach to rename its airport after Donald Trump.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, local cities and counties get to name the airports they own and run. This bill takes that power away and gives it to the state. The main goal is to force Palm Beach County to rename its airport after former President Donald Trump. Local taxpayers would eventually have to pay for all the new signs and branding. It is a political stunt that takes power away from local communities and forces them to pay for the changes.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The state government would take total control over naming major airports in Florida.
It locks in the current names for airports in Orlando, Miami, Tampa, and others.
It forces Palm Beach International Airport to become President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
The name change only happens if the federal government approves it and Trump allows his name to be used for free.
Local governments must pay for new signs and branding using their own budgets.