Private Jet Charter at President Donald J. Trump International Airport (KDJT), Florida

Private Jet Charter at Palm Beach (KDJT), Florida

President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT/KDJT), formerly Palm Beach International, is Palm Beach's primary airport, about 3 miles from West Palm Beach. Three FBOs, on-site customs and a 10,001-foot primary runway with full ILS approaches handle turboprops through ultra-long-range jets. Light jets typically run $2,300 to $3,800 per hour, all arranged through vetted Part 135 operators.

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Direct Access to Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago: The airport sits roughly 3 miles from West Palm Beach, a short drive from the town of Palm Beach, avoiding the longer drives required from Fort Lauderdale or Miami airports.
Dedicated FBO Handling: Charter clients use Jet Aviation Palm Beach, Atlantic Aviation, or Signature Aviation, all separate from the commercial terminal serving JetBlue, Delta, American, and United.
Established Northeast Corridor Connectivity: Hogani Jets arranges Palm Beach to New York (Teterboro) charters, reflecting genuine Northeast-to-Palm Beach seasonal demand.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
10L/28R	10,001 ft x 150 ft (3,048 m)	Asphalt, good condition	Primary runway. ILS/DME on Runway 10L. Standard runway for charter jet operations.
14/32	6,931 ft x 150 ft (2,113 m)	Asphalt, fair condition	Secondary runway; EMAS overrun protection at the Runway 14 departure end.
10R/28L	3,214 ft x 75 ft (980 m)	Asphalt, good condition	Restricted from large scheduled passenger operations; used mainly by lighter aircraft.

Elevation 20 ft. International airport of entry. Control tower staffed continuously. Airline operations carry an index D ARFF designation with 24-hour Prior Permission Required.

FBO	Notes
Jet Aviation Palm Beach	Full-service FBO with aircraft charters, maintenance, pilot lounge, and snooze rooms.
Atlantic Aviation	Full-service FBO, part of a 100-plus-location North American and Caribbean network, with U.S. Customs Service support.
Signature Aviation (North and South)	Two Signature locations on the field, minutes from the shoreline and Palm Beach's cultural attractions.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin.

From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through heavy jets fly nonstop into the airport from virtually any U.S. airport without special routing considerations.
From International Origins: The airport is an international airport of entry; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance.
Noise Abatement: Multiengine flight training is prohibited from sunset to sunrise on Sundays and holidays. Stage 2 aircraft face restrictions between roughly 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM local. Your operator manages compliance as part of standard planning.
Runway Selection: Charter jets typically use Runway 10L/28R, the field's 10,001-foot primary runway with full ILS capability.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at KDJT	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	Comfortably supported on any of the airport's three runways.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	Standard operations on Runway 10L/28R or 14/32.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Fully feasible	Full support on the 10,001 ft primary runway.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Fully feasible	Runway length and weight-bearing capacity (PCR 710 on the primary runway) support ULR aircraft without restriction.

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,300–$2,500 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600–$2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,300–$3,800 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$2,800–$5,500 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500–$7,500 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500–$8,500 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range Jet	$9,500–$20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650
Narrowbody VIP Airliner	$10,000–$29,000 / hr	ACJ320neo, BBJ 737, Lineage 1000E
Widebody VIP Airliner	$28,000–$60,000 / hr	Boeing 787 VIP, ACJ350, Boeing 747-8 VIP

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Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Light Jet	Citation Ultra	Up to 9	~444 mph	~1,600 nm	~70 cu ft	Efficient regional trips within Florida and the Southeast.
Super Midsize Jet	Bombardier Challenger 850	Up to 14	~528 mph	~2,900 nm	~298 cu ft	Exceptional baggage and cabin space for group and family travel.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Gulfstream GV	Up to 19	~560 mph	~6,500 nm	~226 cu ft	Nonstop transatlantic range for international departures from Palm Beach.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Dassault Falcon 7X	Up to 16	~562 mph	~5,950 nm	~140 cu ft	Tri-engine long-range aircraft with strong short-field performance.

Route	Distance	One-Way Price	Flight Time (approx.)
Palm Beach to Norman's Cay, Bahamas (MYEN)	~250 mi / 217 nm	$11,000+ (light jet, conditions permitting)	~0h 55m
Palm Beach to Teterboro (TEB)	~1,038 mi / 902 nm	$15,000+	~2h 30m to 2h 45m

Winter Peak Season (November to April): South Florida's dry season and the height of Palm Beach social season demand; book 3 to 6 weeks ahead for peak-week departures.
Hurricane Season (June to November): Meaningful weather risk, particularly August through October; build flexibility into itineraries.
Notable Traffic Patterns: The airport has hosted frequent Air Force One operations since 2017, which can affect ramp and airspace scheduling during active presidential travel periods; your operator monitors NOTAMs accordingly.

Ground Transfer: Approximately 3 miles to West Palm Beach and a short drive further to the town of Palm Beach.
Customs and Immigration: The airport is an international airport of entry; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance of international arrivals.
Name and Code Transition: The airport's official name and FAA/ICAO code changed on July 9, 2026; the IATA code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026. Your operator's flight planning systems account for this transition.

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through Palm Beach as a primary South Florida gateway for clients traveling to the Palm Beach area and the Bahamas.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Palm Beach charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator manages FBO selection, noise abatement compliance, and customs pre-clearance for international departures.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As of July 9, 2026, the airport's official name is President Donald J. Trump International Airport, following a bill approved by the Florida Legislature in February 2026 and signed into law that March. The FAA approved the change on May 15, 2026. It was the first time a U.S. airport had been named after a sitting president.

The ICAO code is KDJT and the FAA identifier is DJT, both effective July 9, 2026. The IATA code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026.

No. It is a commercial airport serving West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, with scheduled service from JetBlue, Delta, American, United, and others. Private charter clients use FBO facilities along the airport's southern edge, separate from the commercial terminal.

Three: Jet Aviation Palm Beach, Atlantic Aviation, and Signature Aviation (which operates both a North and South location on the field).

Yes. The airport is an international airport of entry, and airline operations carry a 24-hour Prior Permission Required index D ARFF designation. Your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance.

Yes. Multiengine flight training is prohibited from sunset to sunrise on Sundays and holidays, and Stage 2 aircraft operations are restricted between 3:00 AM and noon UTC (roughly 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM local). Your operator manages compliance as part of standard trip planning.

Runway 10L/28R, at 10,001 feet with full ILS instrument approaches, is the primary runway for charter jet operations. Runway 14/32 (6,931 ft) is a secondary option; Runway 10R/28L (3,214 ft) is restricted from large scheduled passenger operations and used mainly by lighter aircraft.

The airport sits approximately 3 miles west of West Palm Beach, with the town of Palm Beach and the Mar-a-Lago estate a short drive to the east across the Intracoastal Waterway.

Yes. Air Force One has used the airport frequently since 2017, historically parking on the airport's south side. This is a documented, ongoing operational pattern at the field, separate from private charter operations.

Yes, through any of the airport's FBOs, all of which support planeside vehicle access for charter clients.

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM ET

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