KART · Watertown, New York
Watertown International Airport
KARTMarch 25, 2026 · KART-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Watertown International Airport FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Watertown International Airport FBO
Summer 06:00-19:00; Winter 06:00-17:00; after-hours +1-315-816-2331 or +1-315-816-2334.
Airport ramp
Planeside processing; no CBP office.
Park at the FBO; CBP will meet on the ramp for planeside processing.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the FBO.
- There is no CBP office at this location.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- Aircrew and passengers will be processed planeside.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal if operating a private flight.
- There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/ garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land ≥2 hours prior; park at the FBO; CBP will meet on the ramp.
Appointment
Unknown- Watertown International Airport FBO Office: o Contact Number: 315-786-6001 o After Hours: 315-816-2331 or 315-816-2334 o FAX Number: 315-639-3990 o Hours of Operation: Summer: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. (seven days per week) Winter: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (seven days per week) NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 16, 2025 Publication Number KART-1225 Watertown International Airport
Departure
Commercial aircraft require outbound clearance by contacting CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required; ±30 min ETA tolerance.
- No CBP office; planeside processing.
- Only arrivals from Canada accepted (no USDA waste agreement).
- FBO summer 06:00-19:00; winter 06:00-17:00; after-hours available.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
2259 Airport DriveDexter, NY 13634Related Resources for KART
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
CBP Alexandria Bay, NY POE 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Watertown International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. See Fixed Base Operator (FBO) hours below. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
Available
Inspection services generally available 24/7 per permission to land; see FBO hours.
- Only arrivals from Canada can be serviced.
Remarks
- Watertown International Airport FBO Office: o Contact Number: 315-786-6001 o After Hours: 315-816-2331 or 315-816-2334 o FAX Number: 315-639-3990 o Hours of Operation: Summer: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. (seven days per week) Winter: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (seven days per week) NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 16, 2025 Publication Number KART-1225 Watertown International Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Canada Only Service
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Watertown International Airport (KART) 2259 Airport Drive, Dexter, NY 13634 Regular Office Hours CBP Alexandria Bay, NY POE 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (315) 482-5004 ext. 5894 CBP Port of Alexandria Bay POE KART_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Watertown International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. See Fixed Base Operator (FBO) hours below. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at the Alexandria Bay, NY POE prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours prior to arrival. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park at the FBO. • There is no CBP office at this location. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • Aircrew and passengers will be processed planeside. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal if operating a private flight. • There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/ garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Watertown International Airport FBO Office: o Contact Number: 315-786-6001 o After Hours: 315-816-2331 or 315-816-2334 o FAX Number: 315-639-3990 o Hours of Operation: Summer: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. (seven days per week) Winter: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (seven days per week) NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov December 16, 2025 Publication Number KART-1225 Watertown International Airport