KLAL · Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
KLALMay 1, 2026 · KLAL-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Yes
- Office Hours
- Thu-Mon11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Thu-Mon11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Aero Center
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Aero Center
Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp at the FIS unless otherwise directed. 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. Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp at the FIS unless otherwise directed. 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. Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp at the FIS unless otherwise directed.
- The FAA control tower/ground control 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 CBP office at the FIS unless otherwise directed.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, overflight permission, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- International garbage will be collected by a CBP officer from the aircraft crew.
- Passengers may deplane on arrival, but must stay in proximity of the aircraft until a CBP Officer advises otherwise.
- If returning to the US with fish/seafood, you must be compliant with Federal and State regulations.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and no later than 1930 ET on the day prior to desired arrival at KLAL. Request permission to land by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 3900 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland, FL 33811
Appointment
Unknown- Submitting an APIS manifest, sending an email message, or leaving a voicemail does not constitute securing permission to land.
- In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally.
- Commercial aircraft and charter services that need to obtain outbound clearance may do so by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
- Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
- Lakeland Linder Intenational Airport Operations (863) 834-4911. 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 25, 2025 Publication Number KLAL-1125
Departure
- Inspection services for aircraft arriving from foreign at Lakeland Linder International Airport are available Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 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.
- Submitting an APIS manifest, sending an email message, or leaving a voicemail does not constitute securing permission to land.
- In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally.
- Commercial aircraft and charter services that need to obtain outbound clearance may do so by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
- Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
- Lakeland Linder Intenational Airport Operations (863) 834-4911. 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 25, 2025 Publication Number KLAL-1125 Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and no later than 1930 ET on the day prior to desired arrival at KLAL. Request permission to land by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 3900 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland, FL 33811
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp at the FIS unless otherwise directed.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP office at the FIS unless otherwise
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration,
- Passengers may deplane on arrival, but must stay in proximity of the aircraft until a CBP Officer
- advises otherwise.
- If returning to the US with fish/seafood, you must be compliant with Federal and State regulations.
- In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
3900 Don Emerson Dr.Lakeland, FL 33811Related Resources for KLAL
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Thu-Mon11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
- Thu-Mon11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for aircraft arriving from foreign at Lakeland Linder International Airport are available Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 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 aircraft arriving from foreign at Lakeland Linder International Airport are available Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 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.
- Submitting an APIS manifest, sending an email message, or leaving a voicemail does not constitute securing permission to land.
- In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally.
- Commercial aircraft and charter services that need to obtain outbound clearance may do so by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
- Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
- Lakeland Linder Intenational Airport Operations (863) 834-4911. 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 25, 2025 Publication Number KLAL-1125
Remarks
- Submitting an APIS manifest, sending an email message, or leaving a voicemail does not constitute securing permission to land.
- In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally.
- Commercial aircraft and charter services that need to obtain outbound clearance may do so by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
- Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460.
- Lakeland Linder Intenational Airport Operations (863) 834-4911. 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 25, 2025 Publication Number KLAL-1125
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
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Original Content
Lakeland Linder International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) Regular Office Hours Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (863) 647-4870 CBP Lakeland Airport Office (863) 647-4871 CBP Lakeland Airport Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications (Request Tampa Airport Duty Supervisor) KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for aircraft arriving from foreign at Lakeland Linder International Airport are available Thursday-Monday, 1130-1930 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 Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign airport and no later than 1930 ET on the day prior to desired arrival at KLAL. Request permission to land by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 3900 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland, FL 33811 Inspection Process • Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp at the FIS unless otherwise directed. • The FAA control tower/ground control 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 CBP office at the FIS unless otherwise directed. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, overflight permission, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • International garbage will be collected by a CBP officer from the aircraft crew. • Passengers may deplane on arrival, but must stay in proximity of the aircraft until a CBP Officer advises otherwise. • If returning to the US with fish/seafood, you must be compliant with Federal and State regulations. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Submitting an APIS manifest, sending an email message, or leaving a voicemail does not constitute securing permission to land. • In order to avoid CBP penalty action, you must receive permission to land from a CBP official either by email or verbally. • Commercial aircraft and charter services that need to obtain outbound clearance may do so by emailing KLAL_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov • Lakeland Linder FBO: Aero Center (863) 644-4460. • Lakeland Linder Intenational Airport Operations (863) 834-4911. 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 25, 2025 Publication Number KLAL-1125