KCVG · Hebron, Kentucky

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

KCVG

March 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

Airport Ramp

CBP main office

Office · CBP Facility

3087-B Terminal DriveHebron, KY 41048

Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

Inspection · CBP Facility

Airport ramp

Parking · 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

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

Facility: Airport ramp

3087-B Terminal DriveHebron, KY 41048

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

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

Nearby Customs Airports Within 250 NM

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Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF), 3800 Wright Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377

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Yes

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CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF) Louisville

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Unknown

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KCMHPort Columbus International Airport
100 NM

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CBP ramp

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CBP inspection area

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Federal Inspection Station (FIS)

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KAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
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Signature Aviation

KBTLWK Kellogg Airport
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Duncan Aviation FBO

KYIPWillow Run Airport
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FIS area (east side of Customs Circle)

KGYYGary/Chicago International Airport
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CBP designated circle

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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

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