Port Lansing

Port Lansing is a United States Port of Entry located at Capital Region International Airport, adjacent to Lansing, Michigan. The Port allows passengers and cargo to clear customs through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station.^[1]

Contents 1 History 2 Transportation 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

History

Capital Region International Airport received U.S. Port of Entry status in January 2008. The name Port Lansing reflects this designation. By June a U.S. Customs Inspection Station was established at the airport. The 2,100 square feet (195 m²) interim facility, near the west end of the terminal, could accommodate corporate and general aviation aircraft of up to 20 passengers per flight.^[2] In May 2009 a permanent 17,500 square feet (1,630 m²) $4.3 million inspection station opened at the east end of the terminal in space formerly used by Northwest Airlines for ticketing and check-in operations. The new station is capable of processing 200 passengers per hour.^[3][4]

To promote increased international commerce in and around the airport, Foreign Trade Zone No. 275 was activated, effective August 24, 2009.^[5] The Foreign Trade Zone, designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, includes 840 acres (3.40 km²; 1.31 sq mi) of property near the airport terminal and runways. The trade zone allows goods to be delivered there duty free — with reduced, deferred, or eliminated customs fees — providing a competitive advantage to companies doing business within the trade zone.^[6] According to the Capital Region Airport Authority, the airport has over 100 acres (0.40 km²; 0.16 sq mi) of land available for immediate development and 825 acres (3.3 km²; 1.3 sq mi) for future development.

In October 2010 Capital Region International Airport received a $1.1 million federal Economic Development Administration grant to support infrastructure construction around the airport's industrial park and nearby corporate hangars. Improvements include the extension of water lines, the installation of water and storm sewer lines, and access road upgrades.^[7]

In November 2010 the foreign trade zone was expanded to eight Michigan counties including Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Shiawassee, and most of Isabella county. Companies in those eight counties can clear customs in Lansing, store freight in their own county, while utilizing tax incentives.^[8]

Transportation

• Capital Region International Airport has three runways, the longest of which is 8,506 feet (2,593 m) long.
• Port Lansing is accessible by road from Grand River Avenue to the south (main entrance), Airport Road from the west, and DeWitt Road from the east. The Port is close to freeways I-69 (exits 84, 85), I-96 (exit 90), I-496 (exit 3), and U.S. Route 127 (exit 82B). From downtown Lansing, follow westbound Business Route 96 (BR-96) to the Port and airport.
• CATA Bus Route 14 runs between Port Lansing and downtown Lansing. To get to East Lansing or the Michigan State University campus, riders may transfer from the Lansing downtown end of Route 14 onto Route 1, Route 4, or Route 15.^[9]
• A CSX Transportation rail line is located at the south end of the airport. The railroad runs from Grand Rapids to Detroit.

See also

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• Capital Region International Airport
• Airport of Entry
• Foreign Trade Zone
• Lansing, Michigan Transportation

References

External links

• Port Lansing (official site)
• Capital Region International Airport (official site)
• Port Lansing at Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Capital Region International Airport Lansing at U.S. Customs and Border Protection