Flight Restrictions Around Mar-a-Lago Cause Headaches for Neighbors

Florida residents of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are venting their frustration with ‘constant noise’ and possible property damage.

Zach Vasile

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 03:50 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Marine One at Mar-a-Lago in Florida [Credit: White House]

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The FAA's new, continuous flight ban within 1 nm of Mar-a-Lago until at least 2026 has rerouted commercial flights, causing significant noise and vibrations over West Palm Beach neighborhoods.
Residents and local officials report widespread complaints about constant noise, late-night flights, and concerns about potential damage to older homes and historical buildings.
West Palm Beach city officials and the town of Palm Beach are protesting the lack of prior communication from the FAA and Secret Service regarding the flight path changes and their disruptive impact.

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The FAA’s recent order banning all aircraft from operating within 1 nm of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort is causing headaches in Palm Beach and neighboring West Palm Beach, where residents say rerouted commercial flights are keeping them up at night and even rattling their Florida homes.

West Palm Beach City Commissioner Christina Lambert addressed widespread complaints from residents at a public meeting on Monday, according to WPEC-TV. She said the city was not given prior notice of the FAA’s decision and learned about it when the general public did.