Georgetown Air Services Now Accepting International Flights at Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

As the result of a recent arrangement between Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Georgetown Aviation Services can now accept international aircraft arrivals.

Though CBP does not have a facility on the field at KGED, the new arrangement allows for international flights to receive customs clearance as long as this service is requested with 72-hour’s notice prior to their arrival. End user fees for customs clearance and international trash disposal are assessed to the aircraft operator.

Delaware Coastal Airport offers travelers quick access to the Delaware beach resort communities of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island. Formerly known as Sussex County Airport, the general aviation dedicated airport is located just east of Georgetown, DE, in southern Delaware and conveniently located near the major metropolitan markets of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Owned and operated by the Sussex County Council and featuring a 5,500-foot main runway and a 3,109-foot crosswind runway, the airport is popular with pilots of small aircraft and corporate jets alike. The region has seen significant growth in recent years and aircraft operations have reflected that growth, with the airport recording more than 35,000 takeoffs and landings annually.