KPIE · St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
KPIEMarch 25, 2026 · KPIE-0525
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Airport Ramp
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
No structured parking facility has been extracted yet.
Aircraft should park on the CBP ramp that is designated as “Gate 6” at the back of A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp as soon as the engines are shut down, to begin the
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the CBP ramp that is designated as “Gate 6” at the back of the St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport terminal.
- The air traffic control tower can direct aircraft in, if needed.
- The Federal Inspection Station ( FIS ) is attached to the main terminal.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp as soon as the engines are shut down, to begin the
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- 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.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
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 KPIE. 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.
Appointment
Unknown- Pilot can follow General Aviation Entrance signage on back left side of terminal building to use call box at GA side door to contact CBPO if they are not planeside within 5 minutes of aircraft arrival. 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 May 22, 2025 Publication Number KPIE-0525 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 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.
- Pilot can follow General Aviation Entrance signage on back left side of terminal building to use call box at GA side door to contact CBPO if they are not planeside within 5 minutes of aircraft arrival. 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 May 22, 2025 Publication Number KPIE-0525 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport 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 KPIE. 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.
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park on the CBP ramp that is designated as “Gate 6” at the back of
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration and user
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
Related Resources for KPIE
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri11:30-19:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 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 St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 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.
- Pilot can follow General Aviation Entrance signage on back left side of terminal building to use call box at GA side door to contact CBPO if they are not planeside within 5 minutes of aircraft arrival. 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 May 22, 2025 Publication Number KPIE-0525 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport
Remarks
- Pilot can follow General Aviation Entrance signage on back left side of terminal building to use call box at GA side door to contact CBPO if they are not planeside within 5 minutes of aircraft arrival. 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 May 22, 2025 Publication Number KPIE-0525 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport
Detected Topics
- Usda Waste
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) 14700 Terminal Blvd., Suite C-102, Clearwater, FL 33762 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (727) 453-7080 CBP St. Petersburg/Clearwater office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at St. Petersburg/ Clearwater International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 1130-1930 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 KPIE. 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 on the CBP ramp that is designated as “Gate 6” at the back of the St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport terminal. • The air traffic control tower can direct aircraft in, if needed. • The Federal Inspection Station ( FIS ) is attached to the main terminal. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp as soon as the engines are shut down, to begin the inspection process. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS. • 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. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Pilot can follow General Aviation Entrance signage on back left side of terminal building to use call box at GA side door to contact CBPO if they are not planeside within 5 minutes of aircraft arrival. 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 May 22, 2025 Publication Number KPIE-0525 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport