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Southern Sky Aviation announced on Tuesday that it has opened its new U.S. Customs facility. The event was celebrated on March 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The facility is the designated Point of Entry at the Trent Lott International Airport (PQL) and will offer on-site customs clearance. International guests will be able to bypass the long lines and crowds that occur in larger airports. Southern Sky Aviation states that it also participates in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reimbursable Services Program, so its services will be offered 24/7. The FBO claims the customs operation offers a streamlined arrival process that keeps guests moving to their final destinations in the area."We are proud to welcome U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Southern Sky Aviation at Trent Lott International Airport," said Darryl Brewer, president of FBO operations for Southern Sky Aviation. "Its presence transforms PQL into a true Port of Entry and positions our airport to serve international aviation operations with professionalism, security and southern hospitality service."
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An additional 121,500 sq. ft. of ramp space is currently under construction, including a second connector point to enhance safe, efficient fuel transfer. Southern Sky Aviation has a total of 67,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, which is able to accommodate aircraft up to a Gulfstream 650.