Friday, February 3, 2012

Flying across the Pond couldn’t be any easier when flying into the airport of entry, Executive Air KGRB. This fixed based operator can handle all your aviation needs when flying international.

Located at Austin Straubel International Airport, (KGRB), Wisconsin, United States, 10 minutes from Lambeau Field, Executive Air’s FBO is positioned in the Midwest and is perfectly placed for technical stopovers and quick stop refueling for international flights back and forth between Canada and Europe.

For our clients convenience at Executive Air we have US Customs & Immigration “on site” to ensure you have “The Smoothest Approach into Green Bay (KGRB), in addition Executive Air offers “no charge” International trash disposal.  The United States does not require you to land at an airport of entry (international airport) upon exiting the US.  However, for your ease and convenience, and to avoid unnecessary hassles on your return flight, Executive Air recommends visiting a designated customs office on the way out of the country to make your necessary declarations (money, jewelry, electronics etc.) and return through same customs office to clear you on your return flight.

Executive Air offers a full suite of aviation services and a first class facility, with large conference rooms, a game room equipped with a pool table, home theater lounge, business center, wireless internet service, private pilot sleeping rooms, kitchenette, showers and our facility includes multiple plush lounge areas for you and your cabin crew to enjoy while your aircraft is being prepared for its onward journey.

At Executive Air we care about your needs, whether it is quick turn refueling, aircraft detailing, line maintenance or catering needed for your international traveling, we are committed to providing our customers with efficient, effective, superior customer service and exceptional operational expertise. We have built our reputation on providing excellence from the moment you touch down at our facility until the time you leave.

Flying internationally for the first time can make some pilots apprehensive, especially for pilots that haven’t flown over water before, but with a little extra planning and some additional paperwork you will find flying over “The Pond” to be a safe, hassle free, enjoyable experience.


Executive Air takes pride when handling your aircraft.  All our Line Service Technicians are trained and certified under the rigorous standards of the National Air Transportation Association’s Safety 1st Program, (NATA certified). Executive Air offers complete maintenance capabilities for line services, inspections, repairs and support.

We would recommend prior to international travel that pilots confirm that you have all your standard aircraft and pilot documents that are required for any flight; a pilot certificate, a current medical, and airworthiness certification. Have your “permanent” aircraft registration certificate (required for international traveling), operating limitations with weight and balance for the aircraft.  You will also need a radiotelephone operator’s license for you and a radio station license for the aircraft when traveling internationally. Also confirm with your insurance agent that you will be insured in country you will be traveling to. If going over any body of water the U.S. Coast Guard requires life jackets for each occupant and recommends a life boat.


When first landing into a foreign country or returning back to the United States, it must be an airport of entry and it is the pilots responsibility to inform the customs officials prior to arrival. If your flight is one hour or less, call the customs office at your destination before takeoff to assure at least one-hour notice. Finally, carry proof of citizenship for all crew and passengers.

For the complete and most updated information on customs procedures, download the “Guide for Private Flyers” from the CBP’s Travel page: www.cbp.gov.