KCVG · Hebron, Kentucky
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
KCVGMarch 25, 2026 · KCVG-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily09:00-21:00
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Airport ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
CBP main office
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
Airport ramp
CBP meets aircraft on the ramp for inspection.
CBP meets aircraft on the ramp; follow officer directions to the FIS.
Inspection Process
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be directed where to proceed for admission.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land at least 1 business day prior and update ETA; CBP will meet on ramp.
Appointment
Unknown- All landing rights requests must be received between the hours of 0900-1700 ET.
- CBP Officers travel from the main terminal at CVG to meet general aviation aircraft; accurate ETA's and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- 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 December 13, 2025 Publication Number KCVG-1225 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Departure
Passengers may depart from the FIS after inspection; commercial departures require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required
- Landing rights requests 09:00-17:00 ET
- Approval tolerance +/- 30 minutes
- CBP meets aircraft on ramp
- Provide accurate ETA updates
- Advise CBP about live animals, weapons, trophies, or imports
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
3087-B Terminal DriveHebron, KY 41048Related Resources for KCVG
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2200 ET
Service Hours
- Daily09:00-21:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0900-2100 ET
Availability
- Landing rights requests accepted 09:00-17:00 ET
Remarks
- All landing rights requests must be received between the hours of 0900-1700 ET.
- CBP Officers travel from the main terminal at CVG to meet general aviation aircraft; accurate ETA's and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- 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 December 13, 2025 Publication Number KCVG-1225 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Detected Topics
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) 3087-B Terminal Drive, Hebron, KY 41048 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2200 Permission to land requests 0900-1700 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (859) 767-7002 CBP Main Office (859) 767-4657 CBP Supervisor on duty (859) 767-4651 CBP Supervisor on duty (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free KCVG_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 0900-2100 Eastern 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 one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KCVG 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. Inspection Process • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be directed where to proceed for admission. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Passengers can depart directly from the FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • All landing rights requests must be received between the hours of 0900-1700 ET. • CBP Officers travel from the main terminal at CVG to meet general aviation aircraft; accurate ETA's and timely updates to ETAs are critical. • 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 December 13, 2025 Publication Number KCVG-1225 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport