KHOU · Houston, Texas
William P. Hobby Airport
KHOUMarch 25, 2026 · KHOU-0326
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
- Parking
- Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection
Aircraft should park on the ramp at the CBP Ramp (FBO). The CBP Ramp (FBO) is not attached to the FIS or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the CBP facility (FBO). Regulated waste/garbage must be placed in the "Regulated Waste" bins at the CBP FBO by the The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.
Aircraft should park on the ramp at the CBP Ramp (FBO). The CBP Ramp (FBO) is not attached to the FIS or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the CBP facility (FBO). Regulated waste/garbage must be placed in the "Regulated Waste" bins at the CBP FBO by the The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the CBP Ramp (FBO).
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- The CBP Ramp (FBO) is not attached to the FIS or main terminal.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the CBP facility (FBO).
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage must be placed in the "Regulated Waste" bins at the CBP FBO by the aircraft crew.
- The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at least 1 hour prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at William P. Hobby 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.
Appointment
Unknown- Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land.
- If applicable, General Declarations, Permits to Proceed, International Traffic Permits, and/or all other required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival. 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 March 3, 2026 Publication Number KHOU-0326
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at William P. Hobby International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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.
- Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land.
- If applicable, General Declarations, Permits to Proceed, International Traffic Permits, and/or all other required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival. 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 March 3, 2026 Publication Number KHOU-0326 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at least 1 hour prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at William P. Hobby 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.
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the CBP Ramp (FBO).
- All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the CBP facility (FBO).
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration,
- Regulated waste/garbage must be placed in the "Regulated Waste" bins at the CBP FBO by the
- Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land.
- required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
7800 Airport Blvd.Houston, TX 77061Related Resources for KHOU
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 24 hours per day Central Time (CT)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at William P. Hobby International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at William P. Hobby International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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.
- Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land.
- If applicable, General Declarations, Permits to Proceed, International Traffic Permits, and/or all other required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival. 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 March 3, 2026 Publication Number KHOU-0326
Remarks
- Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land.
- If applicable, General Declarations, Permits to Proceed, International Traffic Permits, and/or all other required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival. 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 March 3, 2026 Publication Number KHOU-0326
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
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Original Content
William P. Hobby International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet William P. Hobby International Airport (KHOU) 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 24 hours per day Central Time (CT) Contact Information (713) 640-7730 CBP Houston General Aviation (281) 932-4557 CBP Hobby Airport Duty Supervisor (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communication KHOU_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at William P. Hobby International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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 at least 1 hour prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at William P. Hobby 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 • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the CBP Ramp (FBO). • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed. • The CBP Ramp (FBO) is not attached to the FIS or main terminal. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the CBP facility (FBO). • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Regulated waste/garbage must be placed in the "Regulated Waste" bins at the CBP FBO by the aircraft crew. • The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Pilots must contact the Houston Hobby General Aviation Center for permission to land. • If applicable, General Declarations, Permits to Proceed, International Traffic Permits, and/or all other required paperwork must be provided to the inspecting officer at the time of arrival. 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 March 3, 2026 Publication Number KHOU-0326