Wilmington International Airport

Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. FBO contact information: Aero Center (910) 260-4933 and Modern Aviation at (910) 763-0146.

• Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
• Aircraft crew will be directed to dispose of regulated waste/garbage in appropriate bins.
• Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.

Pilots must secure permission to land by providing notice of arrival to CBP at least one day prior to departure from the foreign port or place. Permission to land must be confirmed by CBP either telephonically or via email. 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.

• Wilmington International Airport (KILM) is a designated airport to receive flights from south of 30 degrees north latitude [19 CFR 122.23; 19 CFR 122.24].
• Requests for clearance outside of regular hours (0800-1700) will be considered for RSP-approved stakeholders.
• Reimbursable services for after-hours requests can be submitted to Wilmington International Airport at 910-341-4336.
• For more information on the Reimbursable Services Program, visit http://www.cbp.gov/RSP.
• Advise CBP if transporting live or dead animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• Visit Bringing a Dog into the U.S. for information regarding import requirements. Submit all required Agriculture related documents and questions to ag1501@cbp.dhs.gov one day prior to your planned departure.
• Any duty payments or other fees must be paid with U.S. cash, a check drawn on a U.S. bank, or credit card.
• FBO contact information: Aero Center (910) 260-4933 and Modern Aviation at (910) 763-0146. 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 4, 2025 Publication Number KILM-1225

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Wilmington International Airport are generally available between 0800-1700, 7 days per week, 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.
• Wilmington International Airport (KILM) is a designated airport to receive flights from south of 30 degrees north latitude [19 CFR 122.23; 19 CFR 122.24].
• Requests for clearance outside of regular hours (0800-1700) will be considered for RSP-approved stakeholders.
• Reimbursable services for after-hours requests can be submitted to Wilmington International Airport at 910-341-4336.
• For more information on the Reimbursable Services Program, visit http://www.cbp.gov/RSP.
• Advise CBP if transporting live or dead animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• Visit Bringing a Dog into the U.S. for information regarding import requirements. Submit all required Agriculture related documents and questions to ag1501@cbp.dhs.gov one day prior to your planned departure.
• Any duty payments or other fees must be paid with U.S. cash, a check drawn on a U.S. bank, or credit card.
• FBO contact information: Aero Center (910) 260-4933 and Modern Aviation at (910) 763-0146. 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 4, 2025 Publication Number KILM-1225 Pilots must secure permission to land by providing notice of arrival to CBP at least one day prior to departure from the foreign port or place. Permission to land must be confirmed by CBP either telephonically or via email. 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 services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Wilmington International Airport are generally available between 0800-1700, 7 days per week, 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.
• Wilmington International Airport (KILM) is a designated airport to receive flights from south of 30 degrees north latitude [19 CFR 122.23; 19 CFR 122.24].
• Requests for clearance outside of regular hours (0800-1700) will be considered for RSP-approved stakeholders.
• Reimbursable services for after-hours requests can be submitted to Wilmington International Airport at 910-341-4336.
• For more information on the Reimbursable Services Program, visit http://www.cbp.gov/RSP.
• Advise CBP if transporting live or dead animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• Visit Bringing a Dog into the U.S. for information regarding import requirements. Submit all required Agriculture related documents and questions to ag1501@cbp.dhs.gov one day prior to your planned departure.
• Any duty payments or other fees must be paid with U.S. cash, a check drawn on a U.S. bank, or credit card.
• FBO contact information: Aero Center (910) 260-4933 and Modern Aviation at (910) 763-0146. 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 4, 2025 Publication Number KILM-1225