KSSI · Brunswick, Georgia
McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport
KSSIMay 14, 2026 · KSSI-0526
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-14:30
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection, 115 Terminal Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Not Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
FBO ramp
Primary parking for CBP inspection.
Park on the ramp at the FBO; CBP will meet the aircraft on the ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FBO.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed .
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the FBO.
- 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 the FBO from the aircraft crew.
- The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Obtain permission to land at least 24 hours in advance; park on the FBO ramp; tower can direct.
Appointment
Required- FBOs charge fees for removal and destruction of Regulated Garbage.
- The Brunswick Office processes flights M-F 0800-1430 only.
- Pilots must contact the Brunswick Port Office for permission to land at least 24 hours in advance.
- Permits to proceed can be submitted prior to arrival or at time of arrival.
- Overflight Exemption required if arriving from south of the 30th Parallel (N) (see 19 CFR §122.24(b) and 122.25.) 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 14, 2026 Publication Number KSSI-0526 St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field
Departure
After inspection proceed to selected FBO hangar; commercial departures require CBP outbound clearance.
Operator Highlights
- ETA tolerance ±30 minutes
- Overflight exemption if south of 30°N
- Permits to proceed accepted pre‑arrival or on arrival
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
115 Terminal WaySt. Simons Island, GA 31522Related Resources for KSSI
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-14:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri 08:00-14:30
Availability
Not Available
- Service limited to Mon-Fri 08:00-14:30
Remarks
- FBOs charge fees for removal and destruction of Regulated Garbage.
- The Brunswick Office processes flights M-F 0800-1430 only.
- Pilots must contact the Brunswick Port Office for permission to land at least 24 hours in advance.
- Permits to proceed can be submitted prior to arrival or at time of arrival.
- Overflight Exemption required if arriving from south of the 30th Parallel (N) (see 19 CFR §122.24(b) and 122.25.) 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 14, 2026 Publication Number KSSI-0526 St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- After Hours Limitations
- Overflight Exemption
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field (KSSI) 115 Terminal Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (912) 262-6692 ext. 0 CBP Brunswick Office KSSI_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1430 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 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KSSI. 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 on the ramp at the FBO. • The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed . • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • All crew and passengers will be processed either planeside or inside the FBO. • 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 the FBO from the aircraft crew. • The aircraft can continue to the selected FBO Hangar at the conclusion of their inspection. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • FBOs charge fees for removal and destruction of Regulated Garbage. • The Brunswick Office processes flights M-F 0800-1430 only. • Pilots must contact the Brunswick Port Office for permission to land at least 24 hours in advance. • Permits to proceed can be submitted prior to arrival or at time of arrival. • Overflight Exemption required if arriving from south of the 30th Parallel (N) (see 19 CFR §122.24(b) and 122.25.) 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 14, 2026 Publication Number KSSI-0526 St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field