KCXL · Calexico, California
Calexico International Airport
KCXLMarch 25, 2026 · KCXL-0326
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-20:00
Pacific Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
- Parking
- Designated FIS ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Designated FIS ramp
FIS
Attached to the FBO.
Park on the ramp in front of the designated FIS.
Inspection Process
- There is NO airport control tower at the Calexico Airport.
- Aircraft should park on the ramp in front of the designated FIS.
- The FIS is attached to the FBO.
- 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).
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land at least 1 hour before arrival; tolerance +/- 30 minutes; re-secure if outside window.
Appointment
Unknown- For FBO information contact City of Calexico at (760) 768-2175
- For Flight Plan contact FAA Flight Services at Frequency 122.6 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 March 25, 2026 Publication Number KCXL-0326
Departure
Passengers may depart directly from FIS after inspection; commercial departures require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- 24/7 inspections incl. holidays
- Permission to land required 1+ hour before arrival (+/- 30 min)
- Park at ramp in front of FIS; officer meets aircraft
- Commercial departures require outbound clearance
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
804 W. 2nd StreetCalexico, CA 92231Related Resources for KCXL
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-20:00
Pacific Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2000 Pacific Time (PT)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Inspection services generally available 24/7, including federal holidays, per permission to land procedures.
Availability
Available
Services available 24/7 per permission to land procedures, including federal holidays.
- includes federal holidays.
Remarks
- For FBO information contact City of Calexico at (760) 768-2175
- For Flight Plan contact FAA Flight Services at Frequency 122.6 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 March 25, 2026 Publication Number KCXL-0326
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- Holiday Restrictions
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Original Content
Calexico International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Calexico International Airport (KCXL) 804 W. 2nd Street, Calexico, CA 92231 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2000 Pacific Time (PT) Contact Information (760) 802-9208 CBP Calexico Airport Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications (877) 487-6867 FAA Flight Services KCXL_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Calexico International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. This includes federal holidays. 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 hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Calexico International 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • There is NO airport control tower at the Calexico Airport. • Aircraft should park on the ramp in front of the designated FIS. • The FIS is attached to the FBO. • 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). • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • For FBO information contact City of Calexico at (760) 768-2175 • For Flight Plan contact FAA Flight Services at Frequency 122.6 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 March 25, 2026 Publication Number KCXL-0326