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Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

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    Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

    Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) serves West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas of Palm Beach County, Florida. Located about three miles west of downtown West Palm Beach, it offers easy access to South Florida's beaches, resorts, commercial areas, and well-known attractions. The airport connects the area with locations throughout the US, Canada, and the Bahamas by managing domestic flights as well as a few international services.

    In fiscal year 2025, PBI Airport registered a record 8.6 million passengers, indicating the region's increasing demand for air travel. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Air Canada are among the airlines that service the airport.

    Scheduled services are also offered by other airlines, such as Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Bahamasair. In order to meet passenger demand and improve links to both domestic and foreign destinations, the airport keeps growing its air service network.

    TSA checkpoints

    Security wait times at PBI

    Right now

    12 min

    PreCheck lanes

    1

    11 minutes and 48 seconds

    Estimated hourly waits

    TimeMinutes
    4 am - 5 am11.4
    5 am - 6 am11
    6 am - 7 am11.1
    7 am - 8 am8.6
    8 am - 9 am19
    9 am - 10 am9.4
    10 am - 11 am17.1
    11 am - 12 pm8.2
    12 pm - 1 pm6.7
    1 pm - 2 pm12.7
    2 pm - 3 pm11.8
    3 pm - 4 pm9.9
    4 pm - 5 pm10.7
    5 pm - 6 pm7.2
    6 pm - 7 pm7.8
    7 pm - 8 pm5.3
    8 pm - 9 pm7.4
    9 pm - 10 pm5.9
    10 pm - 11 pm6.2

    PreCheck checkpoints

    • Terminal MAIN · Concourse A/B Checkpoint Open
    • Terminal MAIN · Concourse C Checkpoint Open
    Terminals At Pbi Airport

    Terminals at PBI Airport

    Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has three concourses (A, B, and C) in its single terminal. Airport check-in, security checks, arrivals, and departures are all handled by the terminal. The airport has amenities for both arriving and outgoing passengers, including restaurants, stores, and other necessary services.

    Parking And Ground Transportation At Pbi Airport

    Parking and Ground Transportation at PBI Airport

    To meet various travel needs, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) provides a variety of parking alternatives, such as economy, long-term, and short-term parking. Rental cars, taxis, ridesharing services, hotel shuttles, and public buses are some of the ground transportation services. Passengers can travel between the airport, West Palm Beach's downtown, neighboring hotels, and other locations in Palm Beach County with these services.

    Terminals At Pbi Airport

    History of PBI Airport

    On December 19, 1936, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) opened as Morrison Field, named for aviation pioneer Grace K. Morrison. That year, the airport saw its first commercial flight run by Eastern Air Lines. The airfield was used as a military transit base during World War II to support soldiers and aircraft going abroad.

    Following the conclusion of military activities in 1947, Palm Beach County started to reinstate civilian services. Palm Beach International Airport was given its name in 1948. In order to meet the growing demand for passengers, significant improvement initiatives were undertaken once county ownership was created in 1960.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick answers to the questions travellers ask most.

    01What is the airport code for Palm Beach International Airport?
    The airport code for Palm Beach International Airport is PBI.
    02Where is Palm Beach International Airport located?
    The airport is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, just a few miles west of downtown.
    03How many terminals does PBI have?
    PBI has one passenger terminal with three concourses, A, B and C.
    04How do I get from PBI to Palm Beach?
    Taxis, rideshare services, hotel shuttles, rental cars and Palm Tran buses connect the airport with Palm Beach and the surrounding area.
    05Can I take a train from Palm Beach airport?
    Connections are available to the Tri-Rail commuter train and to the Brightline station in West Palm Beach for travel along Florida's east coast.
    06When is Palm Beach airport busiest?
    PBI is usually busiest during the winter season, when many visitors travel to South Florida.
    07When should I arrive at the airport for my flight?
    A common guideline is to arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Check your airline's recommendation and the current security wait times before you leave.