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Dallas-area Airport Adds New CBP Facility
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The city-funded structure took more than a year to build
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Dallas-area McKinney National Airport (KTKI) has opened a $6 million dedicated U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility. Located on the west side of the airport, south of the midfield terminal area, the 3,200-sq-ft building—which took 14 months to build—was funded entirely by the city of McKinney and will be paid through airport-generated revenue. It includes private inspection space, security entry infrastructure, and a dedicated CBP officer, and is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with after-hours service available with prior notice.
Before this new facility, customs operations were conducted out of an office located in the old airport-operated FBO terminal. However, international arrivals to the field have expanded by more than 40% over the past two years—a trend that the new facility is designed to address.
“The improved customs capability enhances operational efficiency and security and strengthens McKinney’s appeal to international business partners and corporate travelers,” said KTKI director Ken Carley. “With modern infrastructure in place, the airport is now equipped to accommodate even greater levels of international traffic without compromising the speed or quality of service passengers have come to expect.”