Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images ; Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in having an airport named after him since his first term in the White House.During his second, non-consecutive term, he became the first sitting US president to see that happen: On July 9, Florida's Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport.While new signage has already gone up, the airport's International Air Transport Association, or IATA, code — used for ticketing, baggage, and flight information displays — remained "PBI" until it changed to "DJT" on Tuesday.In a Truth Social post on July 9, Trump said it was a "Great Honor" to have the airport renamed after him, adding that it would "soon be one of the Greatest and Most Spectacular Airports anywhere in the World!"The Palm Beach County Department of Airports estimated that the name change will cost around $5.5 million. State funding is financing $2.75 million of the project, and the Department of Airports "will continue to pursue all available funding sources" for the remaining cost, the airport said in a statement.When asked how the name change has affected the airport's operations and passenger experience, a representative for President Donald J. Trump International Airport referred Business Insider to a statement on the airport's website."While we recognize that the required name change may be received in different ways by our passengers, we're grateful for your continued support through this transition period," the statement reads. "We remain committed to serving all passengers and ensuring a positive travel experience. While some things may evolve over time, our core focus remains the same: providing a safe, reliable, and welcoming airport experience."Palm Beach's travel hub isn't the only airport undergoing changes during Trump's presidency.On July 29, Trump unveiled his plan for a $22.5 billion renovation at Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, adding or renovating more than 5 million square feet and eliminating the airport's "people mover" shuttles, among other upgrades.Take a look at the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. On March 30, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the State Capitol. Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACA via Reuters Connect Workers began installing new signage in early July, ahead of the renaming. Workers installed the new road entrance signage at the renamed airport. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect On July 9, the airport officially debuted as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. A new welcome sign reading "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" in West Palm Beach, Florida. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Highway signs on I-95 display the airport's new name. A sign on I-95 directed drivers to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Inside the airport, signage has also been updated to welcome passengers to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. An updated sign welcoming travelers to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Chris Beckett/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters The airport's new logo resembles the presidential seal. Airport operations at the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Christopher Beckett/Sipa USA via Reuters When printed in color, the new airport logo appears in gold — a color Trump is known to favor. Updated signage is seen inside the terminal. Christopher Beckett/Sipa USA via Reuters Notifications on screens displaying arrivals and departures also refer to the airport by its updated name. An information screen on July 9 shows "President Donald J. Trump International Airport." Marco Bello/REUTERS On July 9, Trump's personal Boeing 757, known as "Trump Force One," became the first plane to land at the renamed airport at 5:01 a.m. "Trump Force One" at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. flew in on Trump Force One to celebrate the change with Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter. Eric Trump, Sara Baxter, the Republican mayor of Palm Beach County, and Donald Trump Jr. at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect On Tuesday, the airport's IATA code officially changed from "PBI" to "DJT." An airport sign displaying the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Taylor Rains/Business Insider Read next Donald Trump Airports Florida More
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