KSBN · South Bend, Indiana

South Bend International Airport

KSBN

April 15, 2026 · KSBN-0426

Operational Summary

U.S. Customs Service
Yes
User Fee
Yes
Office Hours
  • Mon-Fri09:00-17:00

Eastern Time

Service Hours
  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Parking
Signature Aviation, 2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN 46628
Permission to Land
Required

Parking and Inspection

Where to Park

FBO

Signature Aviation

Parking · FBO

2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress DriveSouth Bend, IN 46628

Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp located at the east side of the main terminal,next to Gate 9. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Regulated waste/garbage will be collected from the aircraft crew, by the FBO, under the supervision For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200.

Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp located at the east side of the main terminal,next to Gate 9. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. Regulated waste/garbage will be collected from the aircraft crew, by the FBO, under the supervision For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200.

Inspection Process

  • Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp located at the east side of the main terminal,next to Gate 9.
  • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
  • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
  • 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 from the aircraft crew, by the FBO, under the supervision of CBP, upon completion of the inspection.
  • Passengers can depart directly from GAF at the conclusion of their inspection.

Procedures

Permission to Land

Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. South Bend International Airport (KSBN) 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 one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KSBN. 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
  • Email or voicemail requests alone will not constitute permission to land. Pilots must secure permission to land by speaking with a South Bend CBP Officer.
  • For weekend or holiday service, requests must be submitted no later than 1600 on the last business day before the weekend or holiday.
  • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
  • For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200. 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 April 14, 2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN 46628

Departure

  • Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at South Bend International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's
  • Email or voicemail requests alone will not constitute permission to land. Pilots must secure permission to land by speaking with a South Bend CBP Officer.
  • For weekend or holiday service, requests must be submitted no later than 1600 on the last business day before the weekend or holiday.
  • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
  • For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200. 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 April 14, 2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN 46628 Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. South Bend International Airport (KSBN) 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 one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KSBN. 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

Contacts and Location

Customs Location Map

Facility: Signature Aviation

2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress DriveSouth Bend, IN 46628

Hours and Availability

Office Hours

  • Mon-Fri09:00-17:00

Eastern Time

Source Wording

Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 Eastern Time (ET)

Service Hours

  • Daily24 Hours24/7

Eastern Time

Source Wording

Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at South Bend International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day in accordance with the port's

Availability

day before the weekend or holiday.

Remarks

  • Email or voicemail requests alone will not constitute permission to land. Pilots must secure permission to land by speaking with a South Bend CBP Officer.
  • For weekend or holiday service, requests must be submitted no later than 1600 on the last business day before the weekend or holiday.
  • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
  • For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200. 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 April 14, 2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN 46628

Detected Topics

  • Holiday Restrictions
  • FBO Coordination
  • Usda Waste
  • Live Animals
  • Weapons
  • Hunting Trophies
  • Commercial Imports

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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
South Bend International Airport (KSBN)
Regular Office Hours 
Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 
Eastern Time (ET)  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(574) 232-9650   CBP South Bend Office
(800) 973-2867   SECTOR Communications toll free
(407) 975-1740   SECTOR Communications
KSBN_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
Hours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at South Bend 
International 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. 
Permission to Land Procedures 
South Bend International Airport (KSBN) 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 
one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time 
at KSBN.
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 must park on the CBP ramp located at the east side of the main terminal,next to Gate 9.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• 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 from the aircraft crew, by the FBO, under the supervision
of CBP, upon completion of the inspection.
• Passengers can depart directly from GAF at the conclusion of their inspection.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• Email or voicemail requests alone will not constitute permission to land. Pilots must secure permission 
to land by speaking with a South Bend CBP Officer.
• For weekend or holiday service, requests must be submitted no later than 1600 on the last business 
day before the weekend or holiday.
• Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
• For FBO information contact Atlantic Aviation (574) 233-8285, Signature Aviation (574) 282-4200.
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 
April 14, 2026 Publication Number KSBN-0426 
South Bend International Airport 4477 Progress Drive, South Bend, IN 46628

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