thanks for the people who answered my previous question
now got a new one
I want to fly (again in my own airplane) from Alaska to the US (but I figuring I will
have to land in Canada to pick up more fuel
and when I reach the US would I still need
to clear US customs even though I never left the airport in Canada?
2007-02-20 16:59:41 · 12 answers · asked by mrbilldunn 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Yes, you will. You will also need to clear Canadian customs when you land in Canada. Flight plans will be necessary.
2007-02-20 17:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you will both have to clear Canadian customs entering Canada, and then clear US sustoms on re-entry to the US. The only way you can avoid is if you never land in Canada. I've done the trip numerous times, in both directions. It's easier with the Canadians; usually all it takes is a phone call, and they will give you a clearance number over the phone. Entering the US involves a couple of signatures and a little paperwork, but generally nothing more.
If you refuel at Tok on the way outbound, you should probably clear Canadian customs at Whitehorse, and then depending on your direction of travel, clear into the US at Bellingham, Lynden, Tonasket, Kettle Falls, Sand Point, Kalispell, etc.
It's a nice trip, especially in the spring. Be real conservative on your fuel planning, especially if you're going to be flying outside of the tourist season. Plan your stops at the larger airports until you get back to civilization.
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2007-02-21 07:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by lowflyer1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flying from Alaska through Canada back to the states requires slightly different portal rules.
You'll prep the aircraft prior to departure with survival equipment, you normally don't worry about in other GA destinations.
My dad and I have flown this byway many times as we live in Alaska, and it is an awesome trip out.
Check the link below, it has some great information.
2007-02-24 03:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Klondike John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the FAR/AIM for international flight info.
There is an advance notice program you can put your flight plan into and intended "port of entry" airport will be expecting you. You will need a US Customs sticker (used to be $25/yr). The Canadians are very pleasant and I have flown from Michigan thru Ontario to NY many times with no bad experiences.
Have fun!
2007-02-22 19:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by cavu_13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you fly through Canada and stop for fuel and never leave the airport? Check with the FAA. They can answer your question better than anyone here. Besides, call your local airport or the airport you will be flying into in the US.
2007-02-20 17:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jeep Freak 81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the AOPA for information, There are airports that are designated points of entry but in some cases you may be able to make arrangements with customs at a different airfield.
2016-05-24 01:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, If you land in Canada, you have to go through canadian customs, then you will have to go through US cutoms at the first place you land in the US.
2007-02-21 12:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.especially after 9/11.
2007-02-20 17:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by Dewayne B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will have to. Also, make sure to have a radio license. it's the second r in "ARROW" that doesn't apply if you're flying in the US.
2007-02-20 19:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by tavla6611 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would so you dont make the news because you are being escorted by fighter jets or even worse because they shot you down.... also if you are a pilot shouldnt you kno this information?????
2007-02-20 17:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by investing1987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋