KSUS · Chesterfield, Missouri
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
KSUSMarch 25, 2026 · KSUS-0226
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri10:00-18:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily10:00-18:00
Central Time
- Parking
- Signature Aviation
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Signature Aviation
Aircraft should park at the FBO Signature Aviation “red box” which is clearly marked. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. FBO Signature Aviation will collect regulated waste/garbage. Aircraft arriving from Canada are exempt. All cars/valets are not allowed ramp side. For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882.
Aircraft should park at the FBO Signature Aviation “red box” which is clearly marked. A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. FBO Signature Aviation will collect regulated waste/garbage. Aircraft arriving from Canada are exempt. All cars/valets are not allowed ramp side. For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the FBO Signature Aviation “red box” which is clearly marked.
- The aircraft 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 inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- FBO Signature Aviation will collect regulated waste/garbage. Aircraft arriving from Canada are exempt.
- All cars/valets are not allowed ramp side.
- Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
- Passengers will exit at the front of the building from the FIS.
- Passengers can be picked up in the front of the building.
Procedures
Permission to Land
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 KSUS. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 45 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 18250 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Appointment
Unknown- CBP Officers may be traveling from St. Louis, MO to service aircraft arrivals at this airport; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882. 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 26, 2026 Publication Number KSUS-0226
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at SPirit of St. Louis Airport are available M-F, 1000-1800 in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Weekend service may be available as needed. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- CBP Officers may be traveling from St. Louis, MO to service aircraft arrivals at this airport; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882. 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 26, 2026 Publication Number KSUS-0226 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 KSUS. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 45 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 18250 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Operator Highlights
- Aircraft should park at the FBO Signature Aviation “red box” which is clearly marked.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user
- Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
18250 Edison AvenueChesterfield, MO 63005Related Resources for KSUS
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri10:00-18:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 1000-1800 Central Time (CT)
Service Hours
- Daily10:00-18:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at SPirit of St. Louis Airport are available M-F, 1000-1800 in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Weekend service may be available as needed. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
- to land procedures. Weekend service
- Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
Remarks
- CBP Officers may be traveling from St. Louis, MO to service aircraft arrivals at this airport; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical.
- Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT).
- Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882. 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 26, 2026 Publication Number KSUS-0226
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
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Original Content
Spirit of St. Louis Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 1000-1800 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (636) 238-8953 CBP Spirit of St. Louis airport office (314) 220-8761 Port Director’s cell phone (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial KSUS_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at SPirit of St. Louis Airport are available M-F, 1000-1800 in accordance with the port’s permission to land procedures. Weekend service may be available as needed. 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 KSUS. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 45 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. 18250 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005 Inspection Process • Aircraft should park at the FBO Signature Aviation “red box” which is clearly marked. • The aircraft 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 inside the FIS. • Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • FBO Signature Aviation will collect regulated waste/garbage. Aircraft arriving from Canada are exempt. • All cars/valets are not allowed ramp side. • Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection. • Passengers will exit at the front of the building from the FIS. • Passengers can be picked up in the front of the building. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • CBP Officers may be traveling from St. Louis, MO to service aircraft arrivals at this airport; accurate ETAs and timely updates to ETAs are critical. • Weekend and Monday landing rights requests must be made prior to Friday at 1800 hours (CT). • Advise CBP if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • For FBO information contact Signature Aviation at (636) 532-8882. 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 26, 2026 Publication Number KSUS-0226