KGFK · Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks International Airport
KGFKMarch 25, 2026 · KGFK-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
- Parking
- AvFlight
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
AvFlight
All aircraft must follow FBO parking instructions. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
All aircraft must follow FBO parking instructions. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
Inspection Process
- All aircraft must follow FBO parking instructions.
- Control Tower can direct you if needed.
- Prior to arrival, inform CBP of any passengers that may have mobility issues. Clearance onboard the aircraft can be arranged.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the GAF unless passenger(s) have mobility issues.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be declared and collected by ground crew.
- Passengers can depart directly from GAF at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Grand Forks 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. 2725 Airport Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Appointment
Unknown- All after-hours arrival requests will require RSP services. A local RSP account is available for use.
- Staff may be available to clear flights 24/7/365 but this location is not staffed 24 hours.
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer.
- Avflight (701-772-5504) will fuel aircraft at the CBP office.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For currency reporting guidance: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/currency_reporting.pdf 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 1, 2025 Publication Number KGFK-1225
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Grand Forks International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day(*) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. (*)After-hours service available through the Reimbursable Services Program(RSP). A local RSP account is available. (Call for Information) Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- All after-hours arrival requests will require RSP services. A local RSP account is available for use.
- Staff may be available to clear flights 24/7/365 but this location is not staffed 24 hours.
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer.
- Avflight (701-772-5504) will fuel aircraft at the CBP office.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For currency reporting guidance: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/currency_reporting.pdf 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 1, 2025 Publication Number KGFK-1225 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Grand Forks 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. 2725 Airport Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Operator Highlights
- All aircraft must follow FBO parking instructions.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the GAF unless passenger(s) have mobility issues.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
2725 Airport DriveGrand Forks, ND 58203Related Resources for KGFK
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-1600 Central Time (CT)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Grand Forks International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day(*) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. (*)After-hours service available through the Reimbursable Services Program(RSP). A local RSP account is available. (Call for Information) Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Grand Forks International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day(*) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. (*)After-hours service available through the Reimbursable Services Program(RSP). A local RSP account is available. (Call for Information) Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- All after-hours arrival requests will require RSP services. A local RSP account is available for use.
- Staff may be available to clear flights 24/7/365 but this location is not staffed 24 hours.
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer.
- Avflight (701-772-5504) will fuel aircraft at the CBP office.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For currency reporting guidance: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/currency_reporting.pdf 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 1, 2025 Publication Number KGFK-1225
Remarks
- All after-hours arrival requests will require RSP services. A local RSP account is available for use.
- Staff may be available to clear flights 24/7/365 but this location is not staffed 24 hours.
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer.
- Avflight (701-772-5504) will fuel aircraft at the CBP office.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For currency reporting guidance: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/currency_reporting.pdf 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 1, 2025 Publication Number KGFK-1225
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
Grand Forks International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (701) 772-6433 CBP On Call Officer (for pilots) (701) 772-3301 CBP Office Public Line (701) 825-5800 CBP Pembina Port of Entry KGFK_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at Grand Forks International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day(*) in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. (*)After-hours service available through the Reimbursable Services Program(RSP). A local RSP account is available. (Call for Information) 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 airport and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Grand Forks 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. 2725 Airport Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203 Inspection Process • All aircraft must follow FBO parking instructions. • Control Tower can direct you if needed. • Prior to arrival, inform CBP of any passengers that may have mobility issues. Clearance onboard the aircraft can be arranged. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the GAF unless passenger(s) have mobility issues. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage will be declared and collected by ground crew. • Passengers can depart directly from GAF at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • All after-hours arrival requests will require RSP services. A local RSP account is available for use. • Staff may be available to clear flights 24/7/365 but this location is not staffed 24 hours. • Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting (speaking to) a KGFK CBP officer. • Avflight (701-772-5504) will fuel aircraft at the CBP office. • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • For currency reporting guidance: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/currency_reporting.pdf 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 1, 2025 Publication Number KGFK-1225