Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, FL

What it does

• •Proposes amendments to Class C airspace designations at President Donald J. Trump International Airport (formerly Palm Beach International Airport) in West Palm Beach, Florida.
• •Seeks to modify existing airspace structure to enhance safe and efficient air traffic flow in the West Palm Beach terminal area.
• •Requires aircraft operating in the modified Class C airspace to maintain two-way radio communications with air traffic control and carry operational transponder and ADS-B Out equipment.

Why it matters

• •A 36-day sampling study in 2023 documented over 115 instances where aircraft needed nonstandard flight paths to avoid conflicts, indicating the existing airspace structure inadequately supports current traffic volume.
• •Aircraft operations at the airport increased significantly, reaching 20,500 operations in March 2023 compared to 13,900 in March 2020, with general aviation activity from nearby airports also increasing.
• •Establishing clearer airspace designations reduces the risk of midair collisions in the increasingly congested terminal area by ensuring air traffic control has adequate information and control over all participating aircraft.

Who is affected

• •Pilots and operators of aircraft flying in the West Palm Beach terminal area, particularly those operating under visual flight rules in or near Class C airspace.
• •Air traffic control facilities managing operations at President Donald J. Trump International Airport and the nearby terminal radar approach control facility.
• •Operators of general aviation airports in the region, including Palm Beach County Park Airport, Boca Raton Airport, and several smaller private air parks.

What happens next

The FAA will accept public comments through January 12, 2027, and will consider all comments received before taking final action on the proposed amendments.