Customs Facility at Ithaca Airport to Close

Customs officer stands outside the U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer stands outside the customs facility at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport in Ithaca, New York.

The Tompkins County Legislature voted this week to close the customs facility at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, citing low demand and economic considerations.

The 13-1 vote means future international travelers to Ithaca will need to stop at a customs-equipped airport before arriving, following the closure of the customs facility.

The county is exploring options to repurpose the site for revenue generation, though specific plans and a closure timeline are not yet available.

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