Simplified Landing Permit Handling at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD) with Just Aviation

To obtain a landing permit at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operators must comply with specific regulations set by the airport and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For scheduled flights, permission to land is granted by the port director or their representative at the nearest port to the first landing. However, for additional or charter flights, operators must apply to the port director at least 48 hours before the intended arrival time. All aircraft entering the U.S. from foreign areas must provide advance notice of arrival, though exceptions are made for scheduled airlines following a regular schedule filed with the port director.

Required documents for landing include the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Manifest, which is mandatory for all General Aviation (GA) operators. The APIS must be transmitted accurately and within the specified time. Operators must also submit Customs Form 3171 for a permit and special license to unlade or lade, along with a Notice of Arrival, detailing the aircraft type, registration number, the aircraft commander’s name, and the place of last foreign departure.

The application timeline mandates that applications for additional or charter flights be submitted at least 48 hours before arrival. Private aircraft must give advance notice in line with § 122.22. Landing permits and special licenses are valid for each arrival and departure unless a term permit or special license has been granted for longer durations.