Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

What Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) does

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), legally operated by the Palm Beach County Department of Airports and renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport in 2025 via an act of Congress, is a publicly owned commercial airport located at 1000 James L. Turnage Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida. It is the primary commercial gateway for the Palm Beaches region and serves 8.7 million+ passengers annually with 200+ daily nonstop flights across three main concourses (A, B, C), with Concourse B currently undergoing phased expansion. The airport operates within a county-owned system that includes three general aviation airports — Palm Beach County Park (LNA), Palm Beach County Glades (PHK), and North Palm Beach County (F45).

PBI's commercial mix spans twelve documented airlines including American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Southwest, Breeze, Allegiant, Frontier, Avelo, Porter, Air Canada, and Bahamasair, covering destinations across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, South, and West U.S. regions plus international service to Canada (Montreal, Toronto) and the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Core technology infrastructure comprises a community-facing Noise Monitoring System and a Flight Tracking System, supported by an outsourced accessibility audit program via Audioeye using BoIA's A11Y platform targeting WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA conformance. Terminal amenities include a real-time flight status system, free Wi-Fi, two indoor post-security pet relief areas, an Escape Lounge (The Centurion Studio Partner) in Concourse B, an Art Gallery with rotating exhibits (currently "Rooted Connection" through Sept 2026), TSA PreCheck enrollment via CLEAR, and accessibility services including companion care restrooms, wheelchair assistance, TSA Cares, and a sunflower lanyard program.

PBI operates as a public utility with non-aeronautical revenue driven primarily by a four-tier parking product (Premium $34/day, Short-Term $21/day, Long-Term $14/day, Economy $8/day) accepting credit cards, cash, and SunPass Plus automatic transponder payment; ground transportation including on-site car rental, Metro Taxi, Uber/Lyft pickup on Level 3, ten permitted hotel courtesy shuttle operators, and intermodal links via Palm Tran bus, Tri-Rail, and Amtrak; and a refreshed concession pipeline including Avocado Grill, Rocco's Tacos, Plum Market, Starbucks, Coastal Cask by Bulleit Bourbon, and Pistache French Bistro. Revenue is not entity-level disclosed because financial results are consolidated into Palm Beach County government budgets. Marketing and information distribution run through pbia.org, Facebook, X, press releases, and a noise complaint hotline (561-244-9510); distribution to airline passengers is handled by the carriers themselves and third-party OTAs.

Name

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Legal name

Palm Beach County Department of Airports

Website

https://pbia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Palm Beach International Airport is a county-owned commercial airport in West Palm Beach, Florida serving 8.7 million+ passengers annually with 200+ nonstop flights across three concourses. It provides parking, ground transportation, accessibility services, and terminal amenities to twelve commercial carriers and the traveling public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Inter-Terminal & Landside Circulator Shuttles (THAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Airport parking management
• Ground transportation services
• Aviation concession management

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PBI operates a commercial passenger airport across three concourses serving more than 8.7 million travelers annually via 200-plus daily nonstop flights. It sells terminal and parking access (short-term, long-term, premium, economy), coordinates ground transportation (rental cars, taxis, ride-share, hotel shuttles, public transit), and hosts terminal concessions and amenities such as the Escape Lounge, dining, retail, an art gallery, free Wi-Fi, accessibility services, TSA PreCheck, and SunPass Plus parking.

Product overview

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) operates as a public airport serving over 8.7 million passengers annually with more than 200 nonstop flights daily. The airport offers a comprehensive suite of passenger services organized into parking facilities (Premium, Short-Term, Long-Term, and Economy parking options with SunPass Plus integration), ground transportation (car rentals, taxis, rideshare via Uber/Lyft, hotel shuttles, public transit including Palm Tran, Tri-Rail, and Amtrak connections), terminal amenities (restaurants and retail, Escape Lounge, Art Gallery with rotating exhibitions, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, pet relief areas), and accessibility services (wheelchair assistance, companion care restrooms, TSA Cares, sunflower lanyard program). Current major construction projects include Concourse B expansion (Phases 1-3, with Phase 3 completion targeted Summer 2028), Terminal Connector development, and new ARFF facility construction. The airport operates under Palm Beach County Department of Airports and has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport parking (short-term, long-term, premium, economy) On-airport vehicle parking products across multiple tiered options, including SunPass Plus electronic tolling integration, sold to passengers and visitors driving to PBI.
• Rental car services On-airport rental car operators available to arriving and departing passengers needing ground transportation.
• Hotel and off-airport parking shuttles Shuttle services to and from partner hotels and off-airport parking facilities serving PBI travelers.
• Public transportation access Public transit connections to and from the airport supporting passengers who prefer scheduled bus service.
• Taxi and ride-share services Curbside taxi and app-based ride-share services coordinating passenger pickup at the terminals.
• Escape Lounge Premium airport lounge available to eligible travelers seeking enhanced amenities during their time at PBI.
• Terminal dining and retail concessions Operator-managed food, beverage, and retail outlets located inside the passenger terminal.
• PBI Art Gallery On-site airport art gallery presenting rotating exhibits for travelers inside the terminal.
• Free Wi-Fi service Complimentary airport-wide wireless internet service for passengers and visitors at PBI.
• TSA PreCheck enrollment On-airport enrollment location for TSA PreCheck, supporting expedited passenger screening enrollment.
• Accessibility services Accessibility support for travelers with disabilities, including AudioEye-driven assistive tools on the airport's digital channels and on-site assistance.
• Pet relief areas Designated terminal pet relief areas for travelers accompanied by service animals or pets in transit.
• Cell phone waiting lot Short-term staging area where drivers can wait for arriving passengers without circling the airport curbside.
• Flight status and flight information Real-time flight status and information displays and online tools supporting travelers and meeters/greeters.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palm TrancoreOthersPalm Beach County's public bus transportation offering regular services throughout the county with a bus stop conveniently located on the outer curb, Level 1 of the terminal.
• Tri-RailcoreOthersTri-Rail provides rail service between West Palm Beach and Miami with stops at many locations in between. PBI is accessible by Tri-Rail from the West Palm Beach station at 203 South Tamarind Avenue.
• AmtrakminorOthersAmtrak provides long and short-distance rail service throughout the United States. PBI is accessible from the West Palm Beach Amtrak station at 201 South Tamarind Avenue, with Palm Tran shuttle available.
• SunPasscoreTechnology or IntegrationSunPass Plus allows travelers to pay for parking using their SunPass transponder account. The system automatically calculates charges, accesses available funds, replenishes accounts as needed, and allows garage exit.
• Hotel Courtesy Shuttle PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotels with permits issued by Palm Beach County Department of Airports providing courtesy shuttle service: Best Western Palm Beach Lakes Inn & Hawthorn Suites, Doubletree Palm Beach Gardens, Doubletree West Palm Beach Airport, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Palm Beach Airport, Holiday Inn Palm Beach Int'l Airport, Home2 Suites, Marriott West Palm Beach Hotel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nashville International Airport (BNA): Mid-size US airport with similar passenger volume, large multi-year capital program (BNA Vision), strong concession performance, and comparable mix of full-service and ULCC carriers.
• Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): Southeast US mid-size hub of similar scale (~6–8M passengers), with comparable carrier mix and ongoing terminal expansion. Strong operational benchmarking peer.
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Adjacent South Florida commercial airport operated by Broward County Aviation Department, with overlapping catchment and similar airline mix (ULCC + network carriers). FLL is the most direct head-to-head competitor for PBI passengers.
• Tampa International Airport (TPA): Florida mid-size commercial airport with comparable passenger volume (~8M+), similar capital improvement program, and similar positioning as a regional gateway. Most directly comparable US peer on scale and operational model.
• Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Florida Gulf Coast regional airport with comparable ULCC exposure and premium leisure catchment overlap. Closest demographic peer to PBI.
• Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): Fort Myers-based Florida regional airport with similar premium-leisure catchment profile and comparable size. Direct competitor for Southwest Florida vacation travelers.

Broad incumbents

• Miami International Airport (MIA): Larger South Florida hub operated by Miami-Dade Aviation Department. MIA competes with PBI for premium leisure and business traffic while also serving as the region's primary international gateway.
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Mid-large US hub airport with comparable capital expansion program and mix of network carriers and ULCCs. Useful benchmark for terminal modernization and Concourse B-style expansion execution.
• Orlando International Airport (MCO): Florida's largest airport and a major origin/destination for tourism traffic. MCO competes for the same Florida leisure traveler and serves as a benchmark for amenity standards and non-aero revenue performance.

Others

• Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (MCO Operator): Public-sector airport operator managing a multi-airport system (MCO + Orlando Executive). Relevant peer for DOA's four-airport governance model and inter-airport revenue optimization practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PBIAirport
• Xx.com/PBIAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmbeachinternationalairport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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