KCAK · Akron, Ohio
Akron-Canton Airport
KCAKMarch 25, 2026 · KCAK-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-20:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Limited
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Federal Inspection Station (FIS) ramp
Not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
Park on the FIS ramp; tower can direct; officer meets aircraft and processing occurs inside the FIS.
Contact CBP Cleveland to request permission to land.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land from CBP Cleveland and park on the FIS ramp; tower can direct.
Appointment
Unknown- The Akron-Canton CBP Airport office does not have an officer physically stationed on the premises.
- Permission to land at KCAK is granted by CBP in Cleveland, OH on a case-by-case basis.
- Please contact CBP in Cleveland, OH at (216) 267-3600 ext. 1 to request permission to land.
- CBP in Cleveland, OH normal business hours are: 7 days per week, 0800-2000 ET. 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 November 5, 2025 Publication Number KCAK-1125 Akron-Canton Airport
Departure
Contact CBP to obtain outbound clearance before departure.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required (+/- 30 min tolerance)
- Park at FIS ramp (not at FBO/terminal)
- CBP Cleveland handles KCAK case-by-case
- Hours 0800-2000 ET daily
- Officer meets aircraft; processing inside FIS
- Outbound clearance required
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
5400 Lauby Road NWNorth Canton, OH 44720Related Resources for KCAK
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-20:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2000 ET
Service Hours
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services available case-by-case per permission to land.
Availability
- No officer physically stationed on premises.
- Service available case-by-case per permission to land.
Remarks
- The Akron-Canton CBP Airport office does not have an officer physically stationed on the premises.
- Permission to land at KCAK is granted by CBP in Cleveland, OH on a case-by-case basis.
- Please contact CBP in Cleveland, OH at (216) 267-3600 ext. 1 to request permission to land.
- CBP in Cleveland, OH normal business hours are: 7 days per week, 0800-2000 ET. 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 November 5, 2025 Publication Number KCAK-1125 Akron-Canton Airport
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Akron-Canton Airport (KCAK) 5400 Lauby Road NW, North Canton, OH 44720 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2000 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (216) 267-3600 ext. 1 CBP Cleveland, OH KCAK_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance The Akron-Canton CBP Airport office does not have an officer physically stationed on the premises. Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Akron-Canton Airport are available on a case-by-case basis 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 in Cleveland, OH directly, during regular office hours, prior to departure from the foreign port or place. 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 on the ramp at the FIS. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • The Akron-Canton CBP Airport office does not have an officer physically stationed on the premises. • Permission to land at KCAK is granted by CBP in Cleveland, OH on a case-by-case basis. • Please contact CBP in Cleveland, OH at (216) 267-3600 ext. 1 to request permission to land. • CBP in Cleveland, OH normal business hours are: 7 days per week, 0800-2000 ET. 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 November 5, 2025 Publication Number KCAK-1125 Akron-Canton Airport