General Aviation Guide To Customs Processing
At San Antonio International Airport
Effective April 7, 2008, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, amended Regulation 19 CFR Part 122 by adding the San Antonio International Airport (SAT), to the list of designated airports at which certain aircraft arriving in the continental United States must land for CBP processing.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Contact Information and Instructions
Pilots must phone U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at (210) 821-6965 to request landing rights no later than one hour before the aircraft penetrates U.S. air space. Failure to do so will result in a penalty. All nonstop aircraft from outside the U.S. will taxi to Gate 1 at Terminal 1 for CBP clearance. San Antonio CBP’s hours of operation are: 0800-2200.
In an effort to expedite Customs clearance, the aircraft operator is encouraged to fax Customs Form 178 PAES (Private Aircraft Enforcement System) to the San Antonio CBP office prior to departing the origination point. The CBP fax number is: (210) 821-6968.
If San Antonio is not the final destination, an Overflight Exemption must still be filed and approved by the San Antonio Port Director with the CBP office at least 15 days prior to arrival for a one-time visit and a least 30 days prior to arrival for a year-long exemption.
For other information, contact
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
9800 Airport Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone (210) 821-6965
Fax (210) 821-6968
www.cbp.gov
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