George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO. 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. All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the FBO at the officer’s discretion. The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.

• 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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 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 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.
• 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