KCMH · Columbus, Ohio
Port Columbus International Airport
KCMHMarch 25, 2026 · KCMH-1125
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Entrance and clearance
Eastern Time
- Parking
- CBP GAF, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
CBP GAF
Primary GA inspection parking area (red box).
CBP Columbus Port Office
Landing rights contact.
Park in the red box directly in front of the CBP GAF; tower can provide directions.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park in the “red box” directly in front of the CBP GAF.
- The aircraft 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 inside the CBP GAF.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- The crew will be responsible for placing all regulated waste/garbage in the regulated garbage bins located at the GAF.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain landing rights 2+ hours before departure; ETA tolerance +/-30 minutes; confirm verbally with CBP Columbus.
Appointment
Unknown- After-hours services is available on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Port Director.
- Weekend and holiday landing rights requests must be made by 1700 hours (ET) on the preceding business day. All requests must be verbally confirmed with the CBP Columbus office.
- Pilots should be aware that landing rights can be denied if inspection service cannot not be provided.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals. 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 24, 2025 Publication Number KCMH-1125
Departure
Commercial departures require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 2+ hours before departure
- ETA tolerance +/-30 minutes
- After-hours by Port Director approval
- Weekend/holiday requests due by 17:00 ET prior business day
- Park in red box at CBP GAF
- Dispose regulated garbage in GAF bins
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
4600 International GatewayColumbus, OH 43219Related Resources for KCMH
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (ET)
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00Entrance and clearance
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Entrance/clearance Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (ET)
Availability
By Request
Advise CBP in advance if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals.
- Weekend/holiday landing rights requests due by 17:00 ET prior business day.
Remarks
- After-hours services is available on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Port Director.
- Weekend and holiday landing rights requests must be made by 1700 hours (ET) on the preceding business day. All requests must be verbally confirmed with the CBP Columbus office.
- Pilots should be aware that landing rights can be denied if inspection service cannot not be provided.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals. 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 24, 2025 Publication Number KCMH-1125
Detected Topics
- Holiday Restrictions
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
John Glenn Columbus International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF) General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (614) 497-1865 ext. 0 CBP Columbus Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial KCMH_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at KCMH are available Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 (ET) 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 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at John Glenn International Airport. 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. All landing rights must be confirmed verbally with the CBP Columbus office prior departure from foreign. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park in the “red box” directly in front of the CBP GAF. • The aircraft 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 inside the CBP GAF. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • The crew will be responsible for placing all regulated waste/garbage in the regulated garbage bins located at the GAF. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • After-hours services is available on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Port Director. • Weekend and holiday landing rights requests must be made by 1700 hours (ET) on the preceding business day. All requests must be verbally confirmed with the CBP Columbus office. • Pilots should be aware that landing rights can be denied if inspection service cannot not be provided. • Advise CBP in advance if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals. 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 24, 2025 Publication Number KCMH-1125