KSDF · Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
KSDFMarch 25, 2026 · KSDF-0525
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Parking
- CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF) Louisville
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF) Louisville
Processing inside GAF.
Atlantic FBO
USDA waste collection; crew transport from cargo ramp. Phone +1-502-368-1515.
Cargo ramp
Cargo flights park here; crew transported to GAF via Atlantic FBO.
Park at the CBP GAF located across from Atlantic FBO.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection General Aviation Facility (GAF) Louisville located across from Atlantic FBO.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection.
- 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).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by Atlantic FBO per USDA Compliance Agreement.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure landing permission; park at CBP GAF across from Atlantic FBO.
Appointment
Required- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP directly during normal business hours and verbally speak with a CBP Officer to secure landings rights for all aircraft.
- After hours arrivals are available by appointment and should be arranged with CBP Officer prior to 1600, Monday through Friday.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Cargo flights will park on the cargo ramp and arrangements must be made with Atlantic FBO to transport crew members to GAF for processing.
- Imported cargo must have a CBP entry on file prior to cargo being offloaded.
- Phone number for Atlantic FBO is (502) 368-1515. 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 May 23, 2025 Publication Number KSDF-0525 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required
- After-hours by appointment
- Park at CBP GAF
- Outbound clearance required
- Advise CBP on live animals/weapons/imports
- Cargo crews via Atlantic FBO
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
600 terminal DriveLouisville, KY 40209Related Resources for KSDF
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Entrance/clearance Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 ET
Availability
Available
After-hours arrivals by appointment only.
- Arrange after-hours with a CBP Officer before 16:00 Mon-Fri.
Remarks
- Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP directly during normal business hours and verbally speak with a CBP Officer to secure landings rights for all aircraft.
- After hours arrivals are available by appointment and should be arranged with CBP Officer prior to 1600, Monday through Friday.
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Cargo flights will park on the cargo ramp and arrangements must be made with Atlantic FBO to transport crew members to GAF for processing.
- Imported cargo must have a CBP entry on file prior to cargo being offloaded.
- Phone number for Atlantic FBO is (502) 368-1515. 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 May 23, 2025 Publication Number KSDF-0525 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF) 600 terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (502) 366-3398 CBP Louisville Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 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 CBP directly, during regular office hours, prior to departure from foreign and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KSDF. 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 should park at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection General Aviation Facility (GAF) Louisville located across from Atlantic FBO. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection. • 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). • Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by Atlantic FBO per USDA Compliance Agreement. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP directly during normal business hours and verbally speak with a CBP Officer to secure landings rights for all aircraft. • After hours arrivals are available by appointment and should be arranged with CBP Officer prior to 1600, Monday through Friday. • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • Cargo flights will park on the cargo ramp and arrangements must be made with Atlantic FBO to transport crew members to GAF for processing. • Imported cargo must have a CBP entry on file prior to cargo being offloaded. • Phone number for Atlantic FBO is (502) 368-1515. 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 May 23, 2025 Publication Number KSDF-0525 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport