Full Breakdown
First Flight Touches Down at President Donald J. Trump International Airport
7/10/2026, 10:55:00 PM
inaugural landing and ceremony
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the private aircraft known as “Trump Force One” departed Palm Beach International Airport at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport at 5:06 a.m. The flight marked the airport’s first landing under its new name. Passengers on board applauded twice—once during take-off under the former airport name and again upon touchdown under the new designation. A bobblehead likeness of the former president was positioned to overlook the pilots as the plane descended.
renaming and political backdrop
The airport’s renaming was advanced by a coalition of federal, state, and county officials, including Rep. Meg Weinberger, Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter, County Administrator Joe Abruzzo, and County Commissioners Maria Sachs and Maria Marino. Their involvement was cited as instrumental in securing the change from Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
passengers and accompanying officials
Aboard the inaugural flight were two of the former president’s sons—Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.—along with Donald Jr.’s wife, Bettina Trump. The delegation also included the aforementioned elected and appointed officials who had supported the renaming effort.
official reactions
County Mayor Sara Baxter described the event as “a lot of fun” and confirmed that the applause was genuine. Other officials present did not issue additional remarks in the immediate aftermath of the landing.
verbatim quotes
“It was a lot of fun.” — Sara Baxter, Palm Beach County Mayor
