West Palm Beach Airport Parking

Location of Palm Beach Airport

Only three miles (4.8 kilometers) west of Florida’s iconic Palm Beach, PBI provides domestic and international flights for residents of Greater Miami. It is directly accessible via Congress Avenue and the Florida Turnpike if you’re headed to PBI from the surrounding region and at Exit 69 of I-95 if you’re driving to the airport from further afield.

Palm Tran, Palm Beach’s public transport provider, runs a half-hourly bus service between downtown Palm Beach and PBI, seven days a week. Taking approximately 25 minutes, the route also includes a stop at West Palm Beach Intermodal Transit Center, which serves as a hub for the region’s Tri-Rail, Amtrak and Greyhound transport services.

History of Palm Beach Airport

PBI began operations as Morrison Field in 1936, named after Floridian Miss Grace K. Morrison, who was instrumental in its planning and organization. US Army Air Forces commissioned the airfield during World War II and, in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Morrison Field was used as the staging base for the Allied invasion of France with aircraft departing from Morrison to the United Kingdom to take part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

After the war, Palm Beach County fought to regain full control of the airfield from the US Air Force. In 1962, the last military presence was removed and the airfield was officially renamed Palm Beach International Airport.

Over time, the runways were upgraded and new terminal facilities were opened. The 550,000-square foot (51,097-square meter) David McCampbell Terminal, named after the World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient and Palm Beach resident, was designed and installed in 1988. The terminal features innovative rapid expansion capabilities, so it can easily be doubled in size in the future as PBI continues to grow in popularity and cement its reputation as one of America’s best medium-sized airports.

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A vital part of Palm Beach’s economic and cultural infrastructure, PBI is easy to reach by road. Congress Avenue provides direct access from downtown, while Florida’s Turnpike, also known as State Road 91 and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, is a toll road that provides convenient connection between Florida’s coastal highways, I-75 to the west and I-95 to the east. PBI can also be accessed directly from I-95 at Exit 69 if you’re northbound and Exit 69B if you're southbound.

PBI’s single terminal and three concourses are well equipped with everything its visitors might need. The airport features a number of familiar fast food outlets alongside some Palm Beach family favourites and is home to a selection of shops offering everything from travel essentials to cutting-edge electronic devices and accessories. There’s even a PGA Golf outlet offering souvenirs, memorabilia and professional-quality golf equipment and supplies.

Facilities at Palm Beach Airport include:

• Airport gallery

• ATMs

• Baggage services

  • Baggage carts

  • Baggage wrap

• Car hire

• Cash machines

• Chapel/inter-faith meditation room

• Executive lounge

  • Business facilities

• Family facilities

  • Baby care rooms

  • Children’s play area

• Food and drink

  • Bars

  • Cafés

  • Fast food

  • Restaurants

• Information desk

• Internet access/WiFi

• Lost and found

• Medical services and first aid

• Parking facilities

  • Cell phone lot

  • Economy parking

  • Long-term parking

  • Premium parking

  • Short-term parking

• Pay phones

• Phone and laptop charging

• Putting green

• Shopping

  • Convenience stores

  • Luxury goods

• Smoking area

• Spa

• Special assistance

• Toilets

• Transport facilities

• Vending machines

• Viewing platform

Florida flavors

Palm Beach Airport has an impressive range of food and drink options, catering for passengers looking for something to eat on the go as well as those celebrating the start of a big trip with a full-on feast. As well as fast food and fresh coffee from some of America’s favorite high-street brands, Palm Beach Airport is home to a number of much-loved local bars and eateries that offer visitors their first flavor of Florida.

Coastal culture

Alongside numerous outlets selling the basic travel essentials, from snacks and magazines to power adapters and sun screen, Palm Beach Airport is also home to a selection of shops that offer travelers their own unique souvenir of famous Floridian culture. Locally designed beachwear, water sports accessories and an official PGA Golf store ensure that you’re fully prepared for all Florida has to offer.

Art in the airport

On Level Two of PBI’s main terminal complex, you’ll find a gallery that specializes in showcasing the work of local artists. Featuring a continuously rotating collection of paintings, illustrations, photography and sculpture from some of the region’s up-and-coming and established creatives, the gallery is always worth a visit – and, luckily for you, everything in the collection is up for sale. So, if something catches your eye, simply let the gallery attendant know and they’ll prepare it for travel with you or keep it safe until you’re back at the airport after your trip.

Perfect your putting

Florida is the proud home of the PGA Tour, the organization responsible for some of the most prestigious flagship golfing events in the world. If you’re an aspiring golfer or you're more likely to find your ball in the bunker, Palm Beach Airport has its very own indoor, eight-hole putting green where you can practice your posture, hit a hole in one and even take your ball home as a trophy.

Beauty and the beach

The highly qualified team at PBI’s in-house spa and salon offers a range of massages, facials, manicures and pedicures that can be customized to suit your needs and, of course, your timeframe. If you fancy a quick mani-pedi before you hit the beach or a Swedish deep-tissue massage to iron out any stress and tension, the spa will have the treatment you're looking for and leave you feeling revitalized.

Play time

Traveling can be a stressful experience for everyone, but especially for children. The KidsZoo on Level Two in PBI’s Main Terminal building is a spacious and soft play area where your kids can burn off any nervous energy and bad moods before you fly to help get your trip off to a fuss-free start.

Drink in the view

Only three miles (4.8 kilometers) from the world-famous Palm Beach shoreline, PBI’s observation platform provides a breath taking, panoramic view of the coast and the horizon beyond. If you’ve got some time before you fly, why not treat yourself to a coffee, take advantage of the free WiFi and sit back in the Floridian sun with your feet up?