FAA shifts flight path to Trump-named airport near Mar-a-Lago after no-fly zone angers Palm Beach residents

Published August 24, 2026 10:28am ET | Updated August 24, 2026 10:28am ET



EXCLUSIVE — The Federal Aviation Administration has shifted the flight path of planes coming and going from President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, following public outcry that a newly imposed airspace restriction over Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence caused planes to fly over previously quiet communities.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford shared during an interview with the Washington Examiner on Friday that the agency had recently changed the course planes must follow when arriving at or departing from the airport to address complaints from neighbors.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.