Tampa International Airport

Where to Park

Inspection Process

• Aircraft must park on the CBP ramp unless otherwise directed.
• The FAA control tower/ground control can direct you as needed.
• The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP facility unless otherwise directed.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate aircraft registration, overflight permission, and user fee decal (as appropriate).
• International garbage will be collected by a CBP Officer from the aircraft crew.
• Passengers may deplane on arrival, but must stay in proximity of the aircraft until a CBP Officer advises otherwise.

Permission to Land

Appointment

• None 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 29, 2024 Publication Number KTPA-0524

Departure

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Tampa International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0600-2200 in accordance with the port's
• None 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 29, 2024 Publication Number KTPA-0524 Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least two hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KTPA (or as soon as possible). 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 the CBP port to re-secure permission to land.

Operator Highlights

• Park on CBP ramp unless directed
• CBP Officer meets aircraft on ramp
• Processing inside CBP facility
• Passengers remain by aircraft until advised
• Have passports, visas, pilot and aircraft docs

Office Hours

Service Hours

Availability

• Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Tampa International Airport are available 7 days per week, 0600-2200 in accordance with the port's
• None 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 29, 2024 Publication Number KTPA-0524