The Miami International Airport issued a travel advisory on Sunday evening, cautioning passengers about possible delays due to "VIP movement," referring to President Donald Trump's visit to South Florida.
President Trump was at his Trump National Doral resort to attend the final of the Cadillac Championship of the PGA Tour, a tournament held from April 29 to May 3 with a prize fund of $20 million.
The airport warned that "temporary disruptions in runway operations are anticipated, and some access roads to and from MIA may also be affected," advising travelers to allow "extra time for their journey."
The president's route to the airport could affect traffic on Northwest 36th Street in Doral, and subsequently on either State Road 112 (Airport Expressway) or State Road 836 (Dolphin Expressway).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued a Temporary Flight Restriction under rule 91.141, affecting a 10-nautical-mile radius centered on the Miami area, prohibiting general aviation operations at MIA, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, and Miami Executive Airport until 8:30 PM on Sunday.
Trump arrived in South Florida last Friday, following a stop in The Villages in Central Florida and an event in downtown West Palm Beach.
The 2026 Cadillac Championship marked the return of the PGA Tour to Trump National Doral for the first time since 2016, when the circuit left the course.
The tournament was accompanied by the installation of a 22-foot-tall golden statue of Trump at the resort, dubbed "Don Colossus," crafted by sculptor Alan Cottrill and commissioned by the cryptocurrency group $PATRIOT for a total of $360,000.
On Saturday, a man was arrested at Trump National Doral after assaulting a Secret Service agent at a security checkpoint, with enhanced measures including magnetometers at all entrances due to the presidential visit.
This marks Trump's third visit to the Miami area in a matter of weeks: in April, he attended the UFC 327 mixed martial arts event downtown, and in late March, he participated in a business and political summit at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.
Each presidential movement leads to road closures and air traffic restrictions as per Secret Service protocols, a pattern repeated since Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025.
The Palm Beach International Airport was renamed "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" through HB 919, sent to Governor Ron DeSantis on March 31.
Trump National Doral will also host the G20 summit on December 14-15, 2026, where world leaders will be welcomed at the same resort that this Sunday bids farewell to the president with delays at the nearest airport.
Impact of Trump's Visit on Miami Airport Operations
What caused the potential delays at Miami International Airport?
The delays were anticipated due to "VIP movement," specifically President Donald Trump's visit to South Florida, affecting runway operations and access roads to the airport.
How did the FAA respond to Trump's visit?
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Temporary Flight Restriction affecting a 10-nautical-mile radius around Miami, prohibiting general aviation operations at several airports until 8:30 PM on Sunday.
What other events did President Trump attend during his visit?
Besides attending the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, President Trump had stops in The Villages and West Palm Beach, and earlier visits to Miami for the UFC 327 event and a summit at the Faena Hotel.