Quad Cities International Airport

Aircraft should park in the CBP “Red Box” ramp area located by the CBP General Aviation A CBP officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp. The FBO at KMLI is Elliot Aviation. Contact number is 309-799-3183.

• The Air traffic control tower will direct you to the Quad Cities CBP clearance location on the cargo side of the airfield.
• Aircraft should park in the CBP “Red Box” ramp area located by the CBP General Aviation Facility.
• A CBP officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp.
• All passenger and crew will be escorted into the CBP General Aviation Facility for processing.
• Be prepared to present your passports, visas (for foreign passengers), pilot license, medical certificate, aircraft registration and CBP user fee decal information.
• Passengers can depart directly from the CBP General Aviation Facility once inspection is completed.

Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at the Quad Cites International Airport prior to departure from the foreign port or place and during scheduled business hours at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMLI. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 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.

• The Port is normally staffed with one CBP Officer. It is recommended to give the Officer as much advance notice as possible.
• After hours, weekends, and holidays service must be scheduled in advance.
• Service is available 24/7 depending of Officer availability.
• Advise CBP at KMLI in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• The FBO at KMLI is Elliot Aviation. Contact number is 309-799-3183.
• Please call in advance for any other special needs. 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 20, 2025 Publication Number KMLI-1125 Quad Cities International Airport

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Quad Cities International Airport are generally available 24 hours per day/7 days per week in accordance with the port’s
• The Port is normally staffed with one CBP Officer. It is recommended to give the Officer as much advance notice as possible.
• After hours, weekends, and holidays service must be scheduled in advance.
• Service is available 24/7 depending of Officer availability.
• Advise CBP at KMLI in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• The FBO at KMLI is Elliot Aviation. Contact number is 309-799-3183.
• Please call in advance for any other special needs. 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 20, 2025 Publication Number KMLI-1125 Quad Cities International Airport Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at the Quad Cites International Airport prior to departure from the foreign port or place and during scheduled business hours at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMLI. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 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.

After hours, weekends, and holidays service must be scheduled in advance.