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
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Signature Aviation
Primary parking for CBP inspection.
At-aircraft inspection on FBO ramp
CBP inspects passengers/crew at the aircraft.
CBP San Diego Landing Rights Office
Regular office hours 09:00-17:00 PT.
Park on the ramp at Signature Aviation; CBP will meet the aircraft at the ramp.
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
Obtain landing rights in advance and park at Signature Aviation for CBP arrival inspection.
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
Commercial operators must contact CBP for outbound clearance before departure.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required (±30 min tolerance).
- Park at Signature Aviation ramp.
- CBP meets and inspects at aircraft; no CBP office at FBO.
- Inspection services generally available 24/7.
- Expect delays for requests outside office hours.
- Commercial outbound clearance required.
- Use FBO bins for regulated waste; keep waste separated.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, trophies, or high-value imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
3300 Admiral Boland WaySte 100San Diego, CA 92154Related Resources for KSAN
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily09:00-17:00
Pacific Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 09:00-17:00 PT
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Inspection services generally available 24/7 in accordance with permission to land procedures.
Availability
Available
Expect delayed response for landing rights requests received outside regular office hours.
- Permission to land required prior to arrival.
- Re-secure permission if ETA deviates beyond ±30 minutes.
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
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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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