Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) Permit Management Enhanced by Just Aviation Expertise

Operators planning to arrive at Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) must obtain permission to land by contacting CBP at least two hours before their estimated arrival time. Landing permission is granted with a ±30-minute allowance; if the operator’s ETA falls outside this window, the prior permission becomes invalid and must be renewed. Commercial aircraft operators leaving the U.S. are required to secure outbound clearance directly from CBP. Essential documentation such as passports, operator licenses, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and user fee decals must be ready for inspection.

Upon arrival, aircraft should be parked in the ramp area designated by Aero Services. A CBP officer will meet the aircraft to begin the inspection process, during which all crew and passengers will be thoroughly processed. No one is permitted to leave the aircraft before clearance is completed. The inspection ensures compliance with customs regulations and verifies all required documentation in person.

Since CBP officers commute from Revillagigedo Island to Gravina Island via ferry every 30 minutes, operators are advised to include whether their aircraft is equipped with wheels or floats when requesting landing permission. This information assists CBP in coordinating logistics for a smooth inspection process at Ketchikan International.