Westover Air Force Base

Aircraft should park on the ramp at the designated location - main terminal or FBO. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. For FBO Information at Westover Metropolitan Airport contact Metro Air Services at 413-593-5543.

• Aircraft should park on the ramp at the designated location - main terminal or FBO.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• There is no CBP facility at this airport.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• All crew and passengers will be processed planeside.
• 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.
• Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.

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 airport and at least 4 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Westover Metropolitan Airport. 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.

• Westover Metropolitan Airport (KCEF) is serviced by CBP Hartford. Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Westover Metropolitan Airport are available on a case-by-case basis.
• Inspection services and weekend coverage are on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Permission to land must be requested during operating hours.
• CBP Officers travel from Hartford, CT to service aircraft arrivals at this airport, accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
• For FBO Information at Westover Metropolitan Airport contact Metro Air Services at 413-593-5543.
• Advise CBP 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 February 19, 2026 Publication Number KCEF-0226 Westover Metropolitan Airport

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Westover Metropolitan Airport are available 7 days per week, 0800-2000 in accordance with the port's
• Westover Metropolitan Airport (KCEF) is serviced by CBP Hartford. Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Westover Metropolitan Airport are available on a case-by-case basis.
• Inspection services and weekend coverage are on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Permission to land must be requested during operating hours.
• CBP Officers travel from Hartford, CT to service aircraft arrivals at this airport, accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
• For FBO Information at Westover Metropolitan Airport contact Metro Air Services at 413-593-5543.
• Advise CBP 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 February 19, 2026 Publication Number KCEF-0226 Westover Metropolitan Airport 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 airport and at least 4 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Westover Metropolitan Airport. 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.