KSAN · San Diego, California
San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field)
KSANMarch 25, 2026 · KSAN-0226
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily09:00-17:00
Pacific Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
- Parking
- Signature Aviation
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Signature Aviation
Aircraft should park on the ramp at FBO Signature Aviation. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Aircrew and passengers are generally inspected at the aircraft, there is no CBP office at the FBO by the FBO. Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
Aircraft should park on the ramp at FBO Signature Aviation. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Aircrew and passengers are generally inspected at the aircraft, there is no CBP office at the FBO by the FBO. Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at FBO Signature Aviation.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- Aircrew and passengers are generally inspected at the aircraft, there is no CBP office at the FBO location.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, overflight exemption, and user fee decal if operating a private flight.
- All Federal regulated waste/garbage must be deposited in the designated collection bins provided by the FBO.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting the CBP San Diego landing rights office prior to departure from the foreign port or place. 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- Expect a delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours.
- Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports.
- Operators should keep regulated and non-regulated garbage in separate bags. If regulated items such as meats, fruits, and vegetables are commingled with non-regulated items such as soda cans and newspapers, CBP will require operators to separate the items prior to discarding. 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 4, 2026 Publication Number KSAN-0226
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at San Diego 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.
- Expect a delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours.
- Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports.
- Operators should keep regulated and non-regulated garbage in separate bags. If regulated items such as meats, fruits, and vegetables are commingled with non-regulated items such as soda cans and newspapers, CBP will require operators to separate the items prior to discarding. 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 4, 2026 Publication Number KSAN-0226 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting the CBP San Diego landing rights office prior to departure from the foreign port or place. 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 FBO Signature Aviation.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration,
- All Federal regulated waste/garbage must be deposited in the designated collection bins provided
- Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
Related Resources for KSAN
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily09:00-17:00
Pacific Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0900-1700 Pacific Time (PT)
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
- Expect a delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours.
- Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports.
- Operators should keep regulated and non-regulated garbage in separate bags. If regulated items such as meats, fruits, and vegetables are commingled with non-regulated items such as soda cans and newspapers, CBP will require operators to separate the items prior to discarding. 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 4, 2026 Publication Number KSAN-0226
Remarks
- Expect a delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours.
- Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports.
- Operators should keep regulated and non-regulated garbage in separate bags. If regulated items such as meats, fruits, and vegetables are commingled with non-regulated items such as soda cans and newspapers, CBP will require operators to separate the items prior to discarding. 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 4, 2026 Publication Number KSAN-0226
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
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Original Content
San Diego International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet San Diego International Airport (KSAN) 3300 Admiral Boland Way, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92154 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0900-1700 Pacific Time (PT) Contact Information (619) 491-2620 CBP San Diego Landing Rights (619) 491-2601 CBP Port of San Diego Duty Supervisor KSAN_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at San Diego 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 the CBP San Diego landing rights office prior to departure from the foreign port or place. 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 FBO Signature Aviation. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • Aircrew and passengers are generally inspected at the aircraft, there is no CBP office at the FBO location. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, overflight exemption, and user fee decal if operating a private flight. • All Federal regulated waste/garbage must be deposited in the designated collection bins provided by the FBO. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Expect a delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours. • Pilots must coordinate with the local FBOs for aircraft support services. • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or high value imports. • Operators should keep regulated and non-regulated garbage in separate bags. If regulated items such as meats, fruits, and vegetables are commingled with non-regulated items such as soda cans and newspapers, CBP will require operators to separate the items prior to discarding. 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 4, 2026 Publication Number KSAN-0226