KSEA · Seattle, Washington
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
KSEAMarch 25, 2026 · KSEA-0226
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00
Pacific Time
- Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
- Parking
- Fixed-base operator (FBO)
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Fixed-base operator (FBO)
Park at the FBO; CBP officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO).
- There is no CBP office at this location.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All United States Citizens (crew and passengers) can be processed plane-side. All others must be processed in the International Arrival Facilities (IAF).
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's licenses, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and a user-fee decal (if appropriate).
- There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/ garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land ≥1 business day before arrival; park at FBO for ramp meet.
Appointment
Unknown- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 KSEA-0226 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must contact CBP for outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required ≥1 business day before arrival (+/- 30 min).
- Inspection services generally available 24/7.
- Park at the FBO; officer meets aircraft on ramp.
- Only arrivals from Canada can be serviced (no USDA waste agreement).
- Non-U.S. persons processed in IAF.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
17081 International Blvd.International FacilitiesSeattle, WA 98158Related Resources for KSEA
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:30-17:00
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00
Service Hours
- Daily24 Hours24/7
Pacific Time
Source Wording
Inspection services generally available 24/7 per permission to land procedures.
Availability
Available
Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport.
- Only Canada arrivals are serviced.
- No CBP office on site.
- Non-U.S. persons processed in IAF.
- No USDA regulated waste collection.
Remarks
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 KSEA-0226 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Canada Only Service
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 17081 International Blvd., International Facilities, Seattle, WA 98158 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 Pacific Time (PT) Contact Information (206) 214-2200 option 1 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport General Aviation (GA) Duty Officer KSEA_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are generally available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 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 prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 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 Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). • There is no CBP office at this location. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All United States Citizens (crew and passengers) can be processed plane-side. All others must be processed in the International Arrival Facilities (IAF). • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's licenses, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and a user-fee decal (if appropriate). • There is no USDA compliance agreement in place at this airport for the collection of regulated waste/ garbage. Only aircraft arriving from Canada can be serviced by CBP at this airport. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. 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 KSEA-0226 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport