KMBS · Saginaw, Michigan
MBS International Airport
KMBSMarch 25, 2026 · KMBS-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00Entrance/arrival inspections only
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Avflight
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Varies
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Avflight
FBO parks aircraft; passengers may depart FBO after inspection.
Airport ramp
CBP meets aircraft on ramp.
Aircraft parked by Avflight FBO personnel on the ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft will be parked by Av Flight FBO personnel on the ramp.
- The aircraft control tower can assist if needed.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection.
- Passengers can depart the FBO directly at the conclusion of the inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure landing permission by phone at least 2 hours prior; +/-20 minutes tolerance.
Appointment
Unknown- After hours and weekend services are limited.
- Av Flight FBO (800) 227-7907.
- There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport. 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 8, 2025 Publication Number KMBS-1225 MBS International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Landing permission required (call ≥2 hours prior; +/-20 min).
- After-hours/weekend service limited.
- Only arrivals from Canada serviced; no USDA garbage handling.
- Avflight FBO parks and supports GA arrivals.
- Tower can assist if needed.
- Commercial outbound clearance required.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
8430 Garfield RoadHangar 4Freeland, MI 48623Related Resources for KMBS
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00Entrance/arrival inspections only
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
Availability
Varies
After hours and weekend services are limited.
- Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced; no USDA garbage agreement.
Remarks
- After hours and weekend services are limited.
- Av Flight FBO (800) 227-7907.
- There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport. 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 8, 2025 Publication Number KMBS-1225 MBS International Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Canada Only Service
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet MBS International Airport (KMBS) 8430 Garfield Road, Hangar 4, Freeland, MI 48623 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (989) 695-2871 CBP Port Office KMBS_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at MBS International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 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 telephonically prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMBS. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 20 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 will be parked by Av Flight FBO personnel on the ramp. • The aircraft control tower can assist if needed. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection. • Passengers can depart the FBO directly at the conclusion of the inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • After hours and weekend services are limited. • Av Flight FBO (800) 227-7907. • There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport. 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 8, 2025 Publication Number KMBS-1225 MBS International Airport