Enhancing Operational Efficiency of Landing Permits at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) by Just Aviation

Operators arriving at Bozeman-Yellowstone User Fee Airport (KBZN) can access customs inspection services Thursday through Monday from 0900 to 1700, adhering to the port’s permission to land protocols. As a designated user fee airport, all commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain outbound clearance directly from CBP. These procedures ensure efficient processing while maintaining regulatory compliance.

To secure permission to land, operators are required to contact CBP at least two hours before their estimated arrival time at KBZN and before departing the foreign port. Permission is granted with a tolerance of plus or minus 30 minutes; any deviation outside this window invalidates the prior approval, requiring operators to reapply. This time sensitivity is critical to coordinate inspection officer availability and airport resources.

Upon arrival, all passengers must deplane and undergo processing inside the CBP facility, with operators prepared to present passports, visas, medical certificates, aircraft registration, pilot licenses, and user fee decals if applicable. Regulated garbage must be managed through coordination with an FBO. Requests for after-hours or Tuesday/Wednesday arrivals are considered based on officer availability and should be submitted well in advance to avoid delays.