KGPI · Kalispell, Montana

Glacier Park International Airport

KGPI

March 25, 2026 · KGPI-1124

Operational Summary

U.S. Customs Service: Yes
User Fee: Unknown
Office Hours: Mon-Fri09:00-17:00
Mountain Time
Service Hours: Mon-Fri09:00-17:00
Mountain Time
Parking: CBP ramp
Permission to Land: Required
After Hours: By Request

Parking and Inspection

Where to Park

CBP FacilityRecommended

North side of CBP building; park in designated box.

Passengers processed inside after arrival.

FBO services after CBP release; phone +1-406-755-5362.

Park in the designated box on the CBP ramp north of the CBP building.

Regulated garbage handling must be coordinated through one of the FBOs.

Inspection Process

All inspections will be conducted on the CBP ramp unless prior arrangements for off-site clearance are approved by CBP.
The CBP ramp is located on the north side of the CBP building.
Please taxi to the ramp located in front of the CBP facility and park in the designated "box".
A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
All passengers should be prepared to de-plane and be processed inside the CBP facility.
Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user-fee decal (if appropriate).
Regulated garbage handling must be coordinated through one of the FBOs.

Procedures

Permission to Land

Obtain permission to land ≥1 hour before ETA; ±30 minutes tolerance.

Appointment

Unknown

Effective November 17th, 2024, all flights requesting permission to land outside of normal operating hours will be required to utilize an individual or third-party Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSP) to compensate CBP for the overtime cost to clear the flight.
Please contact the on-duty CBP Officer in Kalispell to inquire about after-hours clearance procedures.
After the inspection is complete, FBO services available at KGPI can fuel/service aircraft on the CBP ramp.
FBOs will not approach the CBP ramp until a CBP Officer has signaled the inspection is complete.
KGPI FBO Services: Glacier Jet Center (406) 755-5362. 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 7, 2024 Publication Number KGPI-1124

Departure

Commercial flights require CBP outbound clearance prior to U.S. departure.

Operator Highlights

Landings require prior permission (±30 min tolerance).
Inspections on CBP ramp; park in designated box.
After-hours clearance via RSP; call on-duty CBP.
FBOs wait for CBP release before servicing.
Commercial departures require outbound clearance.
Regulated garbage handled via FBO.

Contacts and Location

Email

gasupport@cbp.dhs.gov

Phone

Customs Location Map

Facility: CBP ramp

4170 Highway 2 EastKalispell, MT 59901

Related Resources for KGPI

Hours and Availability

Office Hours

Mon-Fri09:00-17:00

Mountain Time

Source Wording

Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (MT)

Service Hours

Mon-Fri09:00-17:00

Mountain Time

Source Wording

Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (MT)

Availability

By Request

After-hours clearance via RSP effective 2024-11-17.

RSP required for after-hours clearance

Remarks

Effective November 17th, 2024, all flights requesting permission to land outside of normal operating hours will be required to utilize an individual or third-party Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSP) to compensate CBP for the overtime cost to clear the flight.
Please contact the on-duty CBP Officer in Kalispell to inquire about after-hours clearance procedures.
After the inspection is complete, FBO services available at KGPI can fuel/service aircraft on the CBP ramp.
FBOs will not approach the CBP ramp until a CBP Officer has signaled the inspection is complete.
KGPI FBO Services: Glacier Jet Center (406) 755-5362. 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 7, 2024 Publication Number KGPI-1124

Detected Topics

FBO Coordination
Usda Waste
Reimbursable Services
Landing Rights
Outbound Clearance
Passenger Processing

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CBP Fact Sheet (PDF)

Original Content

Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet
Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)
4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901
Regular Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 0900-1700
Mountain Time (MT)

Contact Information
(406) 257-7034 CBP Airport Office
(406) 335-9628 CBP Sweetgrass, MT Command Center (24/7)
(406) 889-3865 CBP Roosville Port of Entry
Hours of Service for Entrance
and Clearance
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at Glacier Park
International Airport are available
Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 (MT) 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 airport and at least one
hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Glacier
Park 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
• All inspections will be conducted on the CBP ramp unless prior arrangements for off-site clearance are
approved by CBP.
• The CBP ramp is located on the north side of the CBP building.
• Please taxi to the ramp located in front of the CBP facility and park in the designated "box".
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• All passengers should be prepared to de-plane and be processed inside the CBP facility.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user-fee
decal (if appropriate).
• Regulated garbage handling must be coordinated through one of the FBOs.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous
• Effective November 17th, 2024, all flights requesting permission to land outside of normal operating hours will be
required to utilize an individual or third-party Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSP) to compensate CBP for
the overtime cost to clear the flight.
• Please contact the on-duty CBP Officer in Kalispell to inquire about after-hours clearance procedures.
• After the inspection is complete, FBO services available at KGPI can fuel/service aircraft on the CBP ramp.
• FBOs will not approach the CBP ramp until a CBP Officer has signaled the inspection is complete.
• KGPI FBO Services: Glacier Jet Center (406) 755-5362.
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 7, 2024 Publication Number KGPI-1124

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