KEYW · Key West, Florida
Key West International Airport
KEYWMarch 25, 2026 · KEYW-1124
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-20:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-20:00Entrance/clearance services
Eastern Time
- Parking
- CBP Box, 3491 South Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
CBP Box
Tower can direct.
Signature Flight Support FBO
Tow services available; phone +1-305-296-5422.
Park in the CBP Box; Tower can direct.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft must park in the designated CBP Box.
- Control Tower can direct aircraft.
- CBP Officer will meet the aircraft in the CBP Box to begin the inspection process.
- 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).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection or return to the aircraft.
- Passengers returning to the aircraft must depart with the aircraft.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land at least 2 hours prior; ETA tolerance ±30 minutes.
Appointment
Unknown- Signature Flight Support FBO: 305-296-5422 Contact for tow services. 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 21, 2024 Publication Number KEYW-1124
Departure
Passengers who return to aircraft must depart with it; commercial operators need outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required; call CBP 2+ hours prior.
- ETA tolerance ±30 minutes.
- Park in CBP Box; Tower will direct.
- Processing occurs in FIS.
- Commercial outbound clearance required.
- Signature FBO offers tow services.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
3491 South Roosevelt Blvd.Key West, FL 33040Related Resources for KEYW
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-20:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-20:00Entrance/clearance services
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00 ET
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Key West International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-2000 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.
- Signature Flight Support FBO: 305-296-5422 Contact for tow services. 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 21, 2024 Publication Number KEYW-1124
Remarks
- Signature Flight Support FBO: 305-296-5422 Contact for tow services. 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 21, 2024 Publication Number KEYW-1124
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
Key West International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Key West International Airport (KEYW) 3491 South Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-2000 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (305) 296-0303 CBP Key West, FL (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Key West International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-2000 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 calling CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Key West 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. Inspection Process • Aircraft must park in the designated CBP Box. • Control Tower can direct aircraft. • CBP Officer will meet the aircraft in the CBP Box to begin the inspection process. • 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). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP from the aircraft crew. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection or return to the aircraft. • Passengers returning to the aircraft must depart with the aircraft. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Signature Flight Support FBO: 305-296-5422 Contact for tow services. 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 21, 2024 Publication Number KEYW-1124
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