George Bush Intercontinental Airport

General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH) 
3870 North Terminal Road, Terminal E, Houston, TX 77032
Regular Office Hours 
7 days per week, 0500-2400 
Central Time (CT)  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(281) 230-4674   CBP IAH Baggage Control Command Center Office 
(281) 230-4673   CBP IAH Baggage Control Comand Center Lead Desk 
KIAH_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
Hours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at George Bush 
Intercontinental Airport are generally 
available 7 days per week, 0500-2400 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 
2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KIAH.  
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 60 
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 at the FBO.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• The FBO is not attached to the FIS or main terminal.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• If an aircraft lands in the U.S. and Customs officers have not arrived, the aircraft commander shall hold
the aircraft, and any merchandise or baggage on the aircraft for inspection. Passengers and
crewmembers shall be kept in a separate place until Customs officers authorize their departure. See 19
CFR 122.36.
• All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the FBO at the officer’s discretion.
• 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.
• The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• Pilots must contact the Houston Airport Baggage Office for permission to land.
• Permits to proceed can be submitted prior to arrival or at 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 KIAH-0326 
George Bush Intercontinental Airport