Pensacola Regional Airport

Where to Park

Inspection Process

• The Fixed Based Operator will escort your aircraft utilizing a golf cart with orange flags to the CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF) for processing when you land.
• The GAF is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• Passengers and crewmembers shall be kept in a separate place until Customs officers authorize their departure.
• A CBP Officer will meet you at the aircraft to begin the inspection and escort you into the facility for processing.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the GAF.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).

Permission to Land

Appointment

• After hours, weekends, and holiday service is by appointment and dependent on staffing availability.
• Permission to land requests for weekend flights must be made prior to 1600 on the Friday prior.
• The Pensacola Airport charges fees for international arrivals that are collected by the Fixed Based Operator on behalf of the airport. These fees offset the cost for the airport to maintain the General Aviation Facility and are not charged by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• A list of fees can be found at http://flypensacola.com/fly/international-aviation/.
• There are two FBOs that provide service at Pensacola International Airport. o Pensacola Aviation Center - (850) 434-0636 o Innisfree Jet Center - (850) 436-4500 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 9, 2025 Publication Number KPNS-1225 Pensacola International Airport

Departure

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Pensacola International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 CST, in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. See special procedures section for weekends and after hours service. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
• After hours, weekends, and holiday service is by appointment and dependent on staffing availability.
• Permission to land requests for weekend flights must be made prior to 1600 on the Friday prior.
• The Pensacola Airport charges fees for international arrivals that are collected by the Fixed Based Operator on behalf of the airport. These fees offset the cost for the airport to maintain the General Aviation Facility and are not charged by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• A list of fees can be found at http://flypensacola.com/fly/international-aviation/.
• There are two FBOs that provide service at Pensacola International Airport. o Pensacola Aviation Center - (850) 434-0636 o Innisfree Jet Center - (850) 436-4500 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 9, 2025 Publication Number KPNS-1225 Pensacola International Airport Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP during normal business hours, prior to departure from the foreign port or place, and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KPNS. 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

• Permission to land required at least 2 hours prior with +/-30 minutes tolerance.
• Service available Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 CT.
• After-hours/weekend/holiday service by appointment only, staffing dependent.
• Commercial outbound clearance required.
• Airport international arrival fees collected by FBO.

Office Hours

Service Hours

Availability

By Request

• Weekend permission to land requests must be made prior to 16:00 Friday.