KGON · Groton, Connecticut
Groton-New London Airport
KGONMarch 25, 2026 · KGON-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon–Fri07:00-20:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon–Fri08:00-20:00Entrance/arrival services
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Information at Groton - New London Airport contact Mystic Jet Center at, 155 Tower Avenue, Groton, CT 06340
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Airport ramp
CBP meets aircraft on ramp for inspection.
Mystic Jet Center
Park on the ramp; tower may direct; CBP meets aircraft on the ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- 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.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 4 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KGON. 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.
Appointment
Unknown- The Port of New Haven provides inspection services to this airport. This airport does not have a CBP facility and officers travel one hour or more to provide service.
- Permission to land must be made within the Port's operational hours.
- The Port has limited staffing on the weekends and services are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures.
- For FBO Information at Groton - New London Airport contact Mystic Jet Center at (860) 715-8800.
- 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 31, 2025 Publication Number KGON-1225 Groton - New London Airport
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Groton - New London Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-2000 in accordance with the port's
- The Port of New Haven provides inspection services to this airport. This airport does not have a CBP facility and officers travel one hour or more to provide service.
- Permission to land must be made within the Port's operational hours.
- The Port has limited staffing on the weekends and services are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures.
- For FBO Information at Groton - New London Airport contact Mystic Jet Center at (860) 715-8800.
- 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 31, 2025 Publication Number KGON-1225 Groton - New London Airport Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 4 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KGON. 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.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 4+ hours before ETA (±30 min).
- Service Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 ET.
- Weekend service case-by-case.
- CBP meets aircraft on ramp.
- Commercial outbound clearance required.
- Advise CBP for live animals or weapons.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
155 Tower AvenueGroton, CT 06340Related Resources for KGON
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon–Fri07:00-20:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon–Fri08:00-20:00Entrance/arrival services
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 ET
Availability
By Request
Weekend services may be available case-by-case; permission to land must be within port operational hours.
- Limited weekend staffing
- No on-airport CBP facility
Remarks
- The Port of New Haven provides inspection services to this airport. This airport does not have a CBP facility and officers travel one hour or more to provide service.
- Permission to land must be made within the Port's operational hours.
- The Port has limited staffing on the weekends and services are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures.
- For FBO Information at Groton - New London Airport contact Mystic Jet Center at (860) 715-8800.
- 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 31, 2025 Publication Number KGON-1225 Groton - New London Airport
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- Weekend Service
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Groton - New London Airport (KGON) 155 Tower Avenue, Groton, CT 06340 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0700-2000 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (203) 773-2040 CBP New Haven Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications KGON_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Groton - New London 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 contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 4 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KGON. 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 on the ramp. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • 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. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • The Port of New Haven provides inspection services to this airport. This airport does not have a CBP facility and officers travel one hour or more to provide service. • Permission to land must be made within the Port's operational hours. • The Port has limited staffing on the weekends and services are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. • For FBO Information at Groton - New London Airport contact Mystic Jet Center at (860) 715-8800. • 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 31, 2025 Publication Number KGON-1225 Groton - New London Airport