Since 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has helped American travelers expedite entry back into the U.S. from abroad at select airports thanks to Global Entry.
Now, this service is available at more than 75 airports (and counting). It is particularly valuable for frequent international travelers because it enables preapproved, low-risk travelers to return to the U.S. via automatic kiosks at select airports.
Global Entry members can scan their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card before a quick fingerprint verification, thus eliminating the need to wait in line to speak with a customs officer.
Global Entry membership also includes access to TSA PreCheck, an expedited security program run by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
It enables you to speed through TSA security via a PreCheck-only line, and you don't have to remove your shoes, laptop, liquids, belt or light jacket.
Global Entry can help users skip long immigration lines and complete the customs process in as little as 45 seconds, per CBP.
Here's all you need to know about using Global Entry.
Domestic airports with Global Entry
As of January 2023, entry to the U.S. is available via Global Entry kiosks at nearly 60 U.S. airports.
As you might expect, you can use Global Entry at some of the country's biggest airports, like John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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You can also use it at some smaller ones you might be less familiar with, such as Toledo Express Airport (TOL) and Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB).
Below is a full list of domestic airports with Global Entry, outlined by region and state:
Northeast
- Massachusetts: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Rhode Island: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
- Connecticut: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
- Vermont: Burlington International Airport (BTV)
- New York: JFK, New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
South
- Texas: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
- Tennessee: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Louisiana: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Mid-Atlantic/Southeast
- Washington, D.C.: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- North Carolina: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
- South Carolina: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- Florida: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Midwest
- Illinois: Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Indiana: Indianapolis International Airport (IND), South Bend International Airport (SBN)
- Missouri: Kansas City International Airport (MCI), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
- Ohio: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
- Kentucky: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
- Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Wisconsin: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Western US
- California: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Oakland International Airport (OAK), Ontario International Airport (ONT), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
- Nevada: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Arizona: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
- Oregon: Portland International Airport (PDX)
- Utah: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
- Washington: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Colorado: Denver International Airport (DEN)
Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico
- Alaska: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
- Hawaii: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Puerto Rico: Luis Munoz Marín International Airport (SJU)
International Global Entry locations
In addition to the above locations, Global Entry is available at nearly 20 international airports offering preclearance for U.S. travelers, specifically:
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Caribbean
- Bahamas: Grand Bahamas International Airport (FPO), Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
- Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
- Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
North Pacific
- Guam: Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
- Northern Mariana Islands: Saipan International Airport (SPN)
Canada
- Calgary International Airport (YYC)
- Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
- Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Ireland
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Shannon Airport (SNN)
Enrollment on Arrival locations
In addition to using Global Entry to pass through U.S. customs, CBP allows travelers who have been conditionally approved for Global Entry to satisfy the interview portion of the application process at 65 (as of October 2023) airports through a process called Enrollment on Arrival.
This service is only available for travelers returning to the U.S. from an international flight. Although appointments are not required, you'll want to verify the office hours for the airport where you plan to enroll. You can find the hours online.
To locate the appropriate office, "follow the signage directing you to CBP officers who can complete your Global Entry interview during your admissibility inspection," which should be near the regular customs line per CBP.
In addition to your passport, remember to bring one document showing proof of residency in your specific state, such as a driver's license, utility bill, rent payment statement or mortgage statement.
If you are considering enrolling in Global Entry, use a credit card offering a statement credit for the $100 application fee.
Bottom line
Global Entry is an investment in your time, which we value as travelers — especially after returning from an international flight often accompanied by long travel days and possible flight delays.
Given its popularity among users, expect to see Global Entry expand to other airports throughout the U.S. and abroad.
For more information about Global Entry, read:
- I just went through the interview process for Global Entry: Here's what it was like
- 7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear
- 13 things you need to know about Global Entry
- How to apply for Global Entry: Tips for first-timers
- Pack your Global Entry card — here are 4 times you may need to use it
- Top Credit Cards with Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or Clear
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
