KOLS · Nogales, Arizona
Nogales International Airport
KOLSMarch 25, 2026 · KOLS-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Mountain Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Mountain Time
- Parking
- FBO
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS located on the east side of the terminal. An officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection process. The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS located on the east side of the terminal.
- An officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection process.
- All passengers and crew will be processed inside the FIS.
- Please be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal.
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 one hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KOLS. Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20. 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.
Appointment
Unknown- Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20.
- An officer is on duty from 0800-1600 daily. Flight processing is available 24/7, but the Port of Entry will need to be notified at least one hour in advance by calling 520-287-1433 during business hours, or 520-375-5785 after business hours.
- If the flight has hunting rifles on board, please make certain the firearms are unloaded and safe.
- If the flight has animal trophies or game meat on board, please contact the Port of Entry to schedule an Agriculture Specialist to be present for the inspection.
- The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120. 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 February 24, 2026 Publication Number KOLS-0226
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Nogales International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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.
- Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20.
- An officer is on duty from 0800-1600 daily. Flight processing is available 24/7, but the Port of Entry will need to be notified at least one hour in advance by calling 520-287-1433 during business hours, or 520-375-5785 after business hours.
- If the flight has hunting rifles on board, please make certain the firearms are unloaded and safe.
- If the flight has animal trophies or game meat on board, please contact the Port of Entry to schedule an Agriculture Specialist to be present for the inspection.
- The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120. 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 February 24, 2026 Publication Number KOLS-0226 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least one hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KOLS. Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20. 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.
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS located on the east side of the terminal.
- All passengers and crew will be processed inside the FIS.
- Please be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration,
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
11 Access WayNogales, AZ 85621Related Resources for KOLS
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-16:00
Mountain Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-1600 Mountain Time (MT)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Mountain Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Nogales International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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 Nogales International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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.
- Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20.
- An officer is on duty from 0800-1600 daily. Flight processing is available 24/7, but the Port of Entry will need to be notified at least one hour in advance by calling 520-287-1433 during business hours, or 520-375-5785 after business hours.
- If the flight has hunting rifles on board, please make certain the firearms are unloaded and safe.
- If the flight has animal trophies or game meat on board, please contact the Port of Entry to schedule an Agriculture Specialist to be present for the inspection.
- The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120. 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 February 24, 2026 Publication Number KOLS-0226
Remarks
- Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20.
- An officer is on duty from 0800-1600 daily. Flight processing is available 24/7, but the Port of Entry will need to be notified at least one hour in advance by calling 520-287-1433 during business hours, or 520-375-5785 after business hours.
- If the flight has hunting rifles on board, please make certain the firearms are unloaded and safe.
- If the flight has animal trophies or game meat on board, please contact the Port of Entry to schedule an Agriculture Specialist to be present for the inspection.
- The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120. 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 February 24, 2026 Publication Number KOLS-0226
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- FBO Coordination
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Original Content
Nogales International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Nogales International Airport (KOLS) 11 Access Way, Nogales, AZ 85621 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-1600 Mountain Time (MT) Contact Information (520) 287-1433 CBP Nogales Airport Office (520) 375-5785 CBP Nogales Command Center (520) 287-1410 ext. 6021 DeConcini Port Enforcement Coordinator (520) 397-2121 CBP Mariposa Port of Entry (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free KOLS_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Nogales International Airport are generally available seven days per week, 24 hours per day 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 hour in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KOLS. Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20. 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. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS located on the east side of the terminal. • An officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection process. • All passengers and crew will be processed inside the FIS. • Please be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Due to facility capacity and ground handling capabilities, this location can service aircraft with a maximum passenger count of 20. • An officer is on duty from 0800-1600 daily. Flight processing is available 24/7, but the Port of Entry will need to be notified at least one hour in advance by calling 520-287-1433 during business hours, or 520-375-5785 after business hours. • If the flight has hunting rifles on board, please make certain the firearms are unloaded and safe. • If the flight has animal trophies or game meat on board, please contact the Port of Entry to schedule an Agriculture Specialist to be present for the inspection. • The FBO for this airport is Copper Mountain Air and they can be reached at (520) 287-9120. 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 February 24, 2026 Publication Number KOLS-0226