KMRH · Beaufort-Morehead, North Carolina
Michael J. Smith Field
KMRHMarch 25, 2026 · KMRH-1225
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-15:00Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays
Eastern Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
FBO
Preferred parking location for inspection.
Aircraft should park at the FBO or private hangar.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the FBO or private hangar.
- CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection.
- There is no CBP office at the FBO.
- All crew and passengers will be processed plane-side.
- Foreign national passengers may require transportation to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport FIS for processing.
- 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 the FBO under a compliance agreement.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land at least one business day prior; park at FBO/private hangar; CBP will meet aircraft.
Appointment
Unknown- Contact our office for all medical EVAC and emergency diversion flights.
- Contact our office for information regarding arrivals outside of normal hours of service.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact 252-728-1928 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 3, 2025 Publication Number KMRH-1125 Michael J. Smith Field
Departure
Commercial operators require outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 1 business day prior
- Service hours M-F 08:00-15:00 ET
- Plane-side processing; no CBP office at FBO
- Contact CBP for after-hours arrivals
- Regulated waste handled by FBO
- Foreign nationals may be sent to CLT FIS
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
180 Airport RoadBeaufort, NC 28516Related Resources for KMRH
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-15:00Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays
Eastern Time
Source Wording
M-F, 0800-1500; closed Sat, Sun, and Federal Holidays
Availability
By Request
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays; contact CBP for arrivals outside normal hours.
- closed Saturday and Sunday
- closed Federal Holidays
Remarks
- Contact our office for all medical EVAC and emergency diversion flights.
- Contact our office for information regarding arrivals outside of normal hours of service.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact 252-728-1928 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 3, 2025 Publication Number KMRH-1125 Michael J. Smith Field
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- Holiday Restrictions
- Emergency Diversion
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH) 180 Airport Road, Beaufort, NC 28516 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (252) 726-5845 CBP Morehead City office KMRH_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Michael J. Smith Field are available M-F, 0800-1500 (closed Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays) 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 one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMRH. 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 • Aircraft should park at the FBO or private hangar. • CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection. • There is no CBP office at the FBO. • All crew and passengers will be processed plane-side. • Foreign national passengers may require transportation to the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport FIS for processing. • 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 the FBO under a compliance agreement. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Contact our office for all medical EVAC and emergency diversion flights. • Contact our office for information regarding arrivals outside of normal hours of service. • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • For FBO information contact 252-728-1928 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 3, 2025 Publication Number KMRH-1125 Michael J. Smith Field
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