Palm Beach International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
PBI
ICAO Code
KPBI
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Palm Beach International Airport serves West Palm Beach and the surrounding area in South Florida. Passenger operations are concentrated in a single terminal complex with multiple concourses that handle domestic and some international services.

Palm Beach International Airport
Elevation: 5 m
26.6832, -80.0956

Terminal Guide for Palm Beach International Airport #

The airport is organised as a single terminal complex with several concourses connected landside; check‑in and security are centralized with gates accessed via concourses. Passenger facilities include airline counters, ground transport desks and parking close to the terminal.

Getting to and From Palm Beach International Airport #

The airport is a short drive from downtown West Palm Beach - typically 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Taxis: Available at the curb; fares to downtown are modest for short journeys.
  • Ride‑share: Uber and Lyft operate widely; designated pickup/drop‑off points are signposted.
  • Shuttle & hotel transfers: Many hotels provide shuttle services; shared shuttles to nearby cities are available.
  • Public transit: Local buses connect the airport with surrounding areas; check local schedules.
  • Car hire & driving: Multiple rental companies on‑site and straightforward road access to the city and I‑95.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Palm Beach International Airport #

Facilities are typical of a medium‑sized US airport with a range of passenger amenities.

  • Lounges: Airline and independent lounges are available in concourses.
  • Food & drink: A mix of sit‑down restaurants and quick‑service outlets across concourses and landside.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Free public Wi‑Fi and plentiful charging points throughout the terminal.
  • Luggage & services: Extensive car hire desks, parking options, ATMs and retail/duty‑free in some areas.
  • Accessibility: Full accessibility services and assistance, including TSA PreCheck lanes where applicable.

Hotels and Layovers at Palm Beach International Airport #

There are multiple hotels within a short drive of the terminal, including airport hotels and city properties in West Palm Beach. Many offer shuttle service; centrally located hotels are a 10-20 minute drive away.

For chain booking and property information consult major hotel sites (e.g. marriott.com, hilton.com).

Tips for Palm Beach International Airport #

  • If you need a ride into West Palm Beach, compare taxi and ride‑share rates; Uber/Lyft pickups have designated areas.
  • Parking is available on‑site; if leaving your car for several days compare long‑term parking with off‑site lots for savings.
  • If flying early morning or late at night, check which concourse your airline uses-some airlines operate from dedicated concourses and gates can be a short tram or walk away.

Weather & Climate near Palm Beach International Airport #

Climate

Palm Beach International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1519 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (211 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

211 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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