Palm Beach International Airport
Also known as: Palm Beach Airport, West Palm Beach Airport.
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Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is the main airport for West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. It sits just west of downtown West Palm Beach, between Interstate 95, Southern Boulevard and Congress Avenue.
JetBlue, Delta, American, United and Southwest fly the most routes, with many flights to New York, Boston and the rest of the Northeast, and Frontier, Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Sun Country add more. International flights go to Toronto and Montréal with Air Canada and Porter, mostly in winter, and to Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas with Bahamasair. Winter is the busiest season.
The airport has one terminal with 31 gates on three concourses: A (4 gates), B (13 gates) and C (14 gates). International arrivals clear customs on the lower level, on the west side of the terminal.
From the airport, most travelers head across the Intracoastal Waterway to Palm Beach island, into downtown West Palm Beach, or along the coast to Jupiter, Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Palm Beach County Department of Airports
- Runways
Three (10L/28R, 10R/28L and 14/32)
- Passengers per year
About 8.7 million in 2025
- Gates
31, on Concourses A, B and C
Arrival tips for Palm Beach International Airport
If you arrive from abroad, you clear US immigration and customs on the lower level on the west side of the terminal, reached from Concourses A and B. Domestic flights arrive at Concourses A, B or C and lead back to the main terminal and baggage claim.
Once you have your bags, follow the ground transportation signs outside. Taxis, rideshare, hotel shuttles and pre-booked cars each have signposted pickup areas.
Palm Tran bus routes 2 and 44 serve the airport and run to the West Palm Beach Amtrak and Tri-Rail station, which also has Greyhound service; a Palm Tran shuttle links that station with the airport too. Tri-Rail trains then run south toward Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
West Palm Beach is on Eastern Time. Winter, from about November to April, is the busy season, when many seasonal flights run. Summers are hot and humid, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November.
Ground transportation
Most travelers use a taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car; Palm Tran buses and the Tri-Rail shuttle are the budget options.
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A pre-booked car meets you outside baggage claim, useful for Palm Beach island, Jupiter, Boca Raton and groups with luggage.
Taxi from Palm Beach airport
Taxis wait at the signposted rank outside the terminal. Downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach are short rides; fares add up along the coast.
Rideshare
Rideshare apps pick up at the signposted zone outside the terminal. Fares rise in the winter season.
Palm Tran bus and Tri-Rail shuttle
Palm Tran routes 2 and 44 and a shuttle connect the airport with the West Palm Beach Amtrak and Tri-Rail station. Cheapest, but slower with luggage.
Terminals
Concourse A
4 gates (A1–A4). International arrivals reach customs from here or from Concourse B.
Concourse B
13 gates.
Concourse C
14 gates.
Airlines and destinations
Parking
Parking garage
A seven-story garage next to the terminal, built as part of the airport's expansion.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Palm Beach airport from downtown West Palm Beach?
Palm Beach International Airport sits just west of downtown West Palm Beach, next to the city, between Interstate 95, Southern Boulevard and Congress Avenue. Downtown and Palm Beach island are short drives away, and Palm Tran buses also serve the airport.
How many terminals does Palm Beach airport have?
PBI has one terminal with three concourses: Concourse A with 4 gates, Concourse B with 13 gates and Concourse C with 14 gates, 31 gates in all. International arrivals clear customs on the lower level, on the west side of the terminal.
Can I take the train from Palm Beach airport?
Not directly. Palm Tran bus routes 2 and 44, and a Palm Tran shuttle, link the airport with the West Palm Beach Amtrak and Tri-Rail station. From there, Tri-Rail trains run south toward Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and Amtrak serves other cities.
Does Palm Beach airport have international flights?
Yes, a few. Air Canada flies to Toronto and Montréal and Porter to Toronto, mostly in the winter season, and Bahamasair flies to Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas. International arrivals clear US customs on the lower level of the terminal.
Which airlines fly from Palm Beach airport?
JetBlue, Delta, American, United and Southwest fly the most routes from PBI, with many flights to New York, Boston and the Northeast. Frontier, Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Sun Country also serve the airport, with more flights in winter.
When is Palm Beach airport busiest?
PBI is busiest in the winter season, from about November to April, when seasonal flights from the Northeast, the Midwest and Canada run and many part-year residents arrive. Allow extra time and book your ride ahead at those times.