KAUS · Austin, Texas
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
KAUSMarch 25, 2026 · KAUS-0724
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-17:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:30-14:00and
- Daily18:30-21:00
Central Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft are directed to land and proceed to their designated FBO's. Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. All crew and passengers will be processed at the FBO. Regulated garbage will be collected by approved FBO plane-side. Passengers can depart directly from the FBO at the conclusion of their inspection.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft are directed to land and proceed to their designated FBO's.
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO.
- The airport control tower can direct you in if needed.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed at the FBO.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, Pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated garbage will be collected by approved FBO plane-side.
- Passengers can depart directly from the FBO at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. 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 KAUS. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
Appointment
Unknown- Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS.
- All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible.
- Delays outside the 30 minute window will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Beginning June 1, 2024 AUS will not grant permission to land between the hours of 1400-1830. 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 July 17, 2024 Publication Number KAUS-0724
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Austin Bergstrom International Airport are generally available seven days per week, from 0830-1400 and 1830-2100 in accordance with the port's
- Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS.
- All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible.
- Delays outside the 30 minute window will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Beginning June 1, 2024 AUS will not grant permission to land between the hours of 1400-1830. 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 July 17, 2024 Publication Number KAUS-0724 Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. 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 KAUS. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO.
- All crew and passengers will be processed at the FBO.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, Pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration,
- Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS.
- All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
Related Resources for KAUS
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-17:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-1700 Central Standard Time (CST)
Service Hours
- Daily08:30-14:00and
- Daily18:30-21:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Austin Bergstrom International Airport are generally available seven days per week, from 0830-1400 and 1830-2100 in accordance with the port's
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Austin Bergstrom International Airport are generally available seven days per week, from 0830-1400 and 1830-2100 in accordance with the port's
- Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS.
- All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible.
- Delays outside the 30 minute window will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Beginning June 1, 2024 AUS will not grant permission to land between the hours of 1400-1830. 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 July 17, 2024 Publication Number KAUS-0724
Remarks
- Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS.
- All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible.
- Delays outside the 30 minute window will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Beginning June 1, 2024 AUS will not grant permission to land between the hours of 1400-1830. 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 July 17, 2024 Publication Number KAUS-0724
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
Austin Bergstrom International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) 3600 Presidential Blvd., Suite 111, Austin, TX 78719 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-1700 Central Standard Time (CST) Contact Information (512) 530-3056 CBP Austin airport office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications General Email: AustinCBP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Austin Bergstrom International Airport are generally available seven days per week, from 0830-1400 and 1830-2100 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 KAUS. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted. Inspection Process • Aircraft are directed to land and proceed to their designated FBO's. • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO. • The airport control tower can direct you in if needed. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed at the FBO. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, Pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated garbage will be collected by approved FBO plane-side. • Passengers can depart directly from the FBO at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Requests must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance and reported in APIS. • All requests must be made by phone, no emails will be accepted. • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • Flight delays, cancellations and diversions must be reported as soon as possible. • Delays outside the 30 minute window will be reviewed on a case by case basis. • Beginning June 1, 2024 AUS will not grant permission to land between the hours of 1400-1830. 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 July 17, 2024 Publication Number KAUS-0724