Establishment of Special Air Traffic Rules in the Vicinity of President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)

Published

Sep 2, 2026

Comments close

Oct 2, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56380

Docket

Docket No. FAA-2026-10827, Notice No. 26-14

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing new Special Air Traffic Rules for the airspace surrounding President Donald J. Trump International Airport (formerly Palm Beach International Airport). The rules would limit aircraft operations in a designated “Special Flight Rules Area” unless pilots meet specific conditions set by the FAA. The purpose is to give the U.S. Secret Service the ability to protect President Trump’s private property in Florida and to ensure the safety of any protectees, citing national‑security concerns. The regulation is being issued by the Department of Transportation’s FAA and would affect all civil and commercial pilots, airline operators, and other aircraft users who fly near the airport. It also applies to any flight‑training, private‑recreational, or cargo operations that might enter the restricted zone without meeting the new requirements. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2026 (91 FR 56380) and becomes effective once the final rule is issued. Comments on the proposal must be submitted by October 2, 2026. After the comment period closes, the FAA will review feedback, possibly revise the proposal, and then publish a final rule that will establish the permanent air‑traffic restrictions.

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