KEWB · New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford Regional Airport
KEWBMarch 25, 2026 · KEWB-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Airport ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Airport ramp
CBP meets aircraft on ramp for inspection.
Park as directed by tower or FBO; CBP meets on ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park as directed by tower or FBO.
- FIS is not attached to FBO.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp for inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed plane side or as directed by CBP Officer.
- All crew and passengers should be prepared to present passports, legal permanent resident card, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste will be collected by FBO personnel.
- Passengers can depart directly from the FBO at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land by email ≥48 hours before ETA; park as directed by tower or FBO.
Appointment
Unknown- Only the arrival of US Citizens, Canadians, Bermudians, and Legal Permanent Residents can be accommodated at Hyannis and New Bedford Airports. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KEWB-1225 New Bedford Regional Airport
Departure
Passengers can depart directly from the FBO after inspection; regulated waste collected by FBO.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required ≥48 hours in advance
- Inspection services available 24/7
- Outbound clearance required for departures
- Arrivals limited to specified nationalities
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
1569 Airport RoadNew Bedford, MA 02746Related Resources for KEWB
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 ET
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Eastern Time
Source Wording
24/7 per permission to land procedures
Availability
Available
Inspection services available 24/7 per permission to land procedures.
- Arrivals limited to U.S. Citizens, Canadians, Bermudians, and Legal Permanent Residents.
Remarks
- Only the arrival of US Citizens, Canadians, Bermudians, and Legal Permanent Residents can be accommodated at Hyannis and New Bedford Airports. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KEWB-1225 New Bedford Regional Airport
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford, MA 02746 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (508) 994-5158 CBP Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications, Toll Free KEWB_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at New Bedford Regional Airport are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week 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 by email during regular office hours, prior to departure from the foreign port or place, and at least 48 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KEWB. 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 • Aircraft should park as directed by tower or FBO. • FIS is not attached to FBO. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp for inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed plane side or as directed by CBP Officer. • All crew and passengers should be prepared to present passports, legal permanent resident card, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste will be collected by FBO personnel. • Passengers can depart directly from the FBO at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Only the arrival of US Citizens, Canadians, Bermudians, and Legal Permanent Residents can be accommodated at Hyannis and New Bedford Airports. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KEWB-1225 New Bedford Regional Airport