KMOB · Mobile, Alabama
Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field)
KMOBMarch 25, 2026 · KMOB-0126
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Parking
- Signature Aviation, 371 Flave Pierce Rd., Mobile, AL 36608
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Recommended
Signature Aviation - MOB
Phone: +1-251-633-5000
CBP Mobile Port Office
A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as
Inspection Process
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- 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.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain CBP permission to land at least 2 hours before arrival; ±30 minutes tolerance or re-secure.
Appointment
Unknown- Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as possible via 251-378-7600 Ext. 4 or MobileCBP@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Signature Aviation - MOB 371 Flave Pierce Rd., Mobile, AL 36608 (251) 633-5000 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 January 5, 2026 Publication Number KMOB-0126 Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field)
Departure
Commercial operators require outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Service hours 08:00-16:00 CT daily
- Permission to land required ≥2 hours before ETA
- CBP meets aircraft on ramp
- Coordinate arrivals via +1-251-378-7600 x4 or MobileCBP@cbp.dhs.gov
- Regulated waste collected by CBP
- Signature Aviation - MOB FBO available
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
8400 Airport Blvd.Mobile, AL 36608Related Resources for KMOB
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-1600
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services 7 days per week, 0800-1600
Availability
- Permission to land required
Remarks
- Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as possible via 251-378-7600 Ext. 4 or MobileCBP@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Signature Aviation - MOB 371 Flave Pierce Rd., Mobile, AL 36608 (251) 633-5000 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 January 5, 2026 Publication Number KMOB-0126 Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field)
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- FBO Coordination
- Passenger Processing
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Signature Flight Support
Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field) (KMOB) 8400 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (251) 378-7600 Ext. 4 CBP Mobile Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR - Request CBP Mobile Duty Supervisor KMOB_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field) are available 7 days per week, 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 prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMOB. 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 CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • 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. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Coordinate Landing Rights and arrival times with CBP Mobile Operations Department as soon as possible via 251-378-7600 Ext. 4 or MobileCBP@cbp.dhs.gov. • Signature Aviation - MOB 371 Flave Pierce Rd., Mobile, AL 36608 (251) 633-5000 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 January 5, 2026 Publication Number KMOB-0126 Mobile Regional Airport (Bates Field)
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