KATL · Atlanta, Georgia
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
KATLMarch 25, 2026 · KATL-0125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily05:00-22:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft should park at the FBO (Signature) ramp provided for inspection. CBP officers will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin inspection. All passengers and crew will be processed in the CBP facilities at the FBO. The FBO at KATL has a compliance agreement in place for the collection of regulated waste/garbage.
Inspection Process
- There is a designated CBP office at this location.
- Aircraft should park at the FBO (Signature) ramp provided for inspection.
- CBP officers will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin inspection.
- All passengers and crew are to directed to remain on the aircraft unless otherwise directed by CBP.
- All passengers and crew will be processed in the CBP facilities at the FBO.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- The FBO at KATL has a compliance agreement in place for the collection of regulated waste/garbage.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KATL. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 6000 N. Terminal Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30320
Appointment
Unknown- CBP services 3 additional airports in the Metro Atlanta area; accurate ETAs and timely updates are critical.
- There is no guarantee of service during the prescribed normal service hours. Requests will be considered in the order they are received and assessed on merit and CBP availability.
- Any requests for permission lo land outside normal service hours will require Reimbursable Service Program (RSP) agreement coverage.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 January 30, 2025 Publication Number KATL-0125
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- CBP services 3 additional airports in the Metro Atlanta area; accurate ETAs and timely updates are critical.
- There is no guarantee of service during the prescribed normal service hours. Requests will be considered in the order they are received and assessed on merit and CBP availability.
- Any requests for permission lo land outside normal service hours will require Reimbursable Service Program (RSP) agreement coverage.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 January 30, 2025 Publication Number KATL-0125 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KATL. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 6000 N. Terminal Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30320
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park at the FBO (Signature) ramp provided for inspection.
- All passengers and crew will be processed in the CBP facilities at the FBO.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
6000 N. Terminal Pkwy.Atlanta, GA 30320Related Resources for KATL
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily05:00-22:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0500-2200 Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- CBP services 3 additional airports in the Metro Atlanta area; accurate ETAs and timely updates are critical.
- There is no guarantee of service during the prescribed normal service hours. Requests will be considered in the order they are received and assessed on merit and CBP availability.
- Any requests for permission lo land outside normal service hours will require Reimbursable Service Program (RSP) agreement coverage.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 January 30, 2025 Publication Number KATL-0125
Remarks
- CBP services 3 additional airports in the Metro Atlanta area; accurate ETAs and timely updates are critical.
- There is no guarantee of service during the prescribed normal service hours. Requests will be considered in the order they are received and assessed on merit and CBP availability.
- Any requests for permission lo land outside normal service hours will require Reimbursable Service Program (RSP) agreement coverage.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 January 30, 2025 Publication Number KATL-0125
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Reimbursable Services
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Original Content
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)
Regular Office Hours
7 days per week, 0500-2200
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Contact Information
(404) 765-2300 CBP Atlanta Airport
Entrance and Clearance Office
(404) 765-2248 CBP Atlanta Airport Administrative Office
(800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free
(407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial
ATLentrance@cbp.dhs.gov
Hours of Service for Entrance
and Clearance
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at Hartsfield Jackson
Atlanta International Airport are
available 7 days per week, 0800-1600
Eastern Standard Time (EST) in
accordance with the port's permission
to land procedures.
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
prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at
least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time
at KATL.
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of
(+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside
those parameters, Previously granted permission(s)
are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure
permission to land.
6000 N. Terminal Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30320
Inspection Process
• There is a designated CBP office at this location.
• Aircraft should park at the FBO (Signature) ramp provided for inspection.
• CBP officers will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin inspection.
• All passengers and crew are to directed to remain on the aircraft unless otherwise directed by CBP.
• All passengers and crew will be processed in the CBP facilities at the FBO.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
user fee decal (if appropriate).
• The FBO at KATL has a compliance agreement in place for the collection of regulated waste/garbage.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous
• CBP services 3 additional airports in the Metro Atlanta area; accurate ETAs and timely updates are
critical.
• There is no guarantee of service during the prescribed normal service hours. Requests will be
considered in the order they are received and assessed on merit and CBP availability.
• Any requests for permission lo land outside normal service hours will require Reimbursable Service
Program (RSP) agreement coverage.
• Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
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
January 30, 2025 Publication Number KATL-0125