Nogales International Airport

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