Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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