Lawmakers Call on FAA To Pave Way for TFR Reimbursements

Congress issues $3.5 million annually for businesses harmed by certain presidential restrictions

Aerial view of Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) — Florida’s Palm Beach County Park (Lantana) Airport is among those affected by recurring presidential TFRs. © D. Ramey Logan

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

May 7, 2025

Two U.S. lawmakers have urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau to issue a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to reimburse airport businesses affected by temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) around presidential residences. The lawmakers—Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Florida) and Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-New Jersey)—noted that they represent Palm Beach County, Florida, and Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump spends significant time.

“When the president is at his residences in our districts, TFRs are put in place for his safety, effectively shutting down general aviation airports in our districts, including Lantana Airport, Somerset Airport, and Solberg-Hunterdon Airport,” the lawmakers noted in a joint letter to Duffy and Rocheleau. “These closures severely disrupt operations and result in millions in lost revenue for the small businesses that operate out of these airports and employ hundreds of people.”

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