KNEW · New Orleans, Louisiana
Lakefront Airport
KNEWMarch 25, 2026 · KNEW-0125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Limited
Central Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft should park at the RAMP by FIS Area; the aircraft tower can direct you if needed. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the RAMP by FIS Area; the aircraft tower can direct you if needed.
- CBP presence is flight specific.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed in the FIS area.
- 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 aircraft crew and turned over to CBP or designated official.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KNEW. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. 601 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
Appointment
Unknown- This remote airport is serviced by CBP from MSY airport in Kenner, LA.
- Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are available on a case-by-case basis; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports when requesting permission to land.
- For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KNEW-0125
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are limited and available on a case-by-case basis 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.
- This remote airport is serviced by CBP from MSY airport in Kenner, LA.
- Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are available on a case-by-case basis; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports when requesting permission to land.
- For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KNEW-0125 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KNEW. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. 601 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park at the RAMP by FIS Area; the aircraft tower can direct you if needed.
- All crew and passengers will be processed in the FIS area.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration and
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
601 Stars and Stripes Blvd.New Orleans, LA 70126Related Resources for KNEW
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-22:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2200 Central Time (CT)
Service Hours
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are limited and available on a case-by-case basis 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 the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are limited and available on a case-by-case basis 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.
- This remote airport is serviced by CBP from MSY airport in Kenner, LA.
- Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are available on a case-by-case basis; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports when requesting permission to land.
- For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KNEW-0125
Remarks
- This remote airport is serviced by CBP from MSY airport in Kenner, LA.
- Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are available on a case-by-case basis; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports when requesting permission to land.
- For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KNEW-0125
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
New Orleans Lakefront Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW) Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2200 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (504) 303-7663 Ext. 1 CBP New Orleans Airport Office (KMSY) (504) 670-2270 CBP New Orleans (River) Operations Desk (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications Toll Free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications Commercial cbpmsy@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are limited and available on a case-by-case basis 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 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KNEW. 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. 601 Stars and Stripes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126 Inspection Process • Aircraft should park at the RAMP by FIS Area; the aircraft tower can direct you if needed. • CBP presence is flight specific. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed in the FIS area. • 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 aircraft crew and turned over to CBP or designated official. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • This remote airport is serviced by CBP from MSY airport in Kenner, LA. • Limited inspection services for the entrance/arrival of aircraft at New Orleans Lakefront Airport are available on a case-by-case basis; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical. • Advise CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports when requesting permission to land. • For FBO information, contact Signature at (504) 241-2800 or Flightline First at (504) 244-4448. 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 23, 2025 Publication Number KNEW-0125