Chicago Executive Airport

Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. Within the CBP Security Area (Red Box). Aircraft door The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by the FBO from the aircraft crew.

• Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS. Within the CBP Security Area (Red Box). Aircraft door facing building, or nose south (depending on winds).
• The airport control tower can direct you in if needed.
• The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• 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 the FBO from the aircraft crew.
• Passengers will re-board the aircraft at the conclusion of their inspection.

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KPWK Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 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.

• A request for CBP clearance must be made in advance by speaking directly with the Duty Officer at Chicago Executive Airport.
• An APIS transmission, e-mail or voicemail will not suffice.
• Arrangements for flights intending to arrive outside of the posted hours must be made by 5:00 PM on the prior business day. This includes weekends and holidays.
• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies.
• Questions, comments, or concerns please contact the Duty Officer directly at the numbers provided above. 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 18, 2025 Publication Number KPWK-1225 Chicago Executive Airport

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Chicago Executive Airport are generally available 7 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.
• A request for CBP clearance must be made in advance by speaking directly with the Duty Officer at Chicago Executive Airport.
• An APIS transmission, e-mail or voicemail will not suffice.
• Arrangements for flights intending to arrive outside of the posted hours must be made by 5:00 PM on the prior business day. This includes weekends and holidays.
• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies.
• Questions, comments, or concerns please contact the Duty Officer directly at the numbers provided above. 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 18, 2025 Publication Number KPWK-1225 Chicago Executive Airport Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KPWK Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 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.

prior business day. This includes weekends and holidays.