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Opening Doors: FPI’s Participation in the RSP Program Creates Compliance Convenience Opportunities

(January 2026)

Since FPI’s initial announcement of participation in the U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Reimbursable Services Program (RSP), the list of available Airports of Entry (AOE) has been steadily growing, with more on the way.

Authorized by Section 481 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the RSP allows participants such as FPI to pay for CBP overtime costs at select U.S. Airports of Entry (AOE). This can allow CBP to provide overtime services that would not be supported by their regular funding.

As of January 2026, FPI has 53 AOEs confirmed available (review lists here).

Note the following four factors as you consider the RSP program for your operation:

Client-Driven: 

While frequently traveled AOEs are already on FPI’s pursuit list for RSP status, FPI is continuing to develop the program with clients’ unique trip management needs in min. Therefore, please let FPI know as soon as possible if you’d like to see a specific AOE added for your operational planning.  Clients utilizing FPI’s RSP service do not need to become RSP participants themselves. 

Be Prepared In Advance Through FPI: 

Always a good rule of thumb, preparing in advance is especially critical for potential RSP airport usage. Getting initial RSP approval for the airport can take months, so it’s best to submit your AOE preferences to FPI as soon as your operation is aware of the airport’s potential usage. Also, not all airports are eligible for RSP services, so it is possible that a desired airport will not be accepted for RSP use by CBP.

Streamline Costs & Complexities Through FPI: 

Rates per airport can vary widely based on a number of variables unique to each location (i.e. hourly payment rates of the officers available for your particular job, quantity of officers required, time of arrival, etc.).

However, FPI not only removes application and ongoing program management burdens, cost management expectations are also streamlined through FPI’s flat-rate system created for clients… a unique win-win for Operators and End-Users alike. 

Understand RSP Limitations: 

It should never be assumed that an airport’s placement on an RSP list is a guarantee that an RSP request instance will be granted, whether the RSP program is managed by FPI or through any other entity, such as the local airport authority.

All requests are subject to approval by the local CBP office on a case-by-case basis, as each office determines the availability of resources necessary to meet the needs of each request. For example, heavy travel seasons, popular destinations, and specific local events can affect the ability for CBP to approve specific RSP service requests at an airport.

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Greater efficiency results have indeed been realized for operators who’ve used the RSP program.  Despite the cumbersome nature of the application process and real-time management complexities, the RSP program creates opportunities for CBP clearances that were not available before.

Contact FPI today to discover how to leverage FPI’s CBP/RSP expertise for your trip management pre-planning, regardless of the size of your operation. 

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FPIs Participating Airports of Entry (as of January 2026): 

KATL  – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

KAUS – Austin-Bergstrom International

KBDL – Bradley International

KBFI  – Seattle-Boeing Field (King County International)

KBGR – Bangor International

KBHM– Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

KBTR – Baton Rouge

KBWI – Baltimore/Washington International

KCLE  – Cleveland Hopkins International

KDAY – James M Cox Dayton International Airport

KDEN – Denver International

KDTW– Detroit Metro Airport (Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport)

KFOK – Southampton, NY (Francis S. Gabreski Airport)

KFRG – Farmingdale (Republic Airport)

KFTY  – Fulton County Airport (Atlanta)

KFPR  – Ft Pierce (Florida) Treasure Coast International

KGPT – Gulfport-Biloxi International

KGYY — Gary / Chicago International Airport

KHIO – Portland Hillsboro International

KHOU – Houston (William P. Hobby Airport)

KHPN – White Plains (Westchester County NY)

KIAD – Washington Dulles

KIAH – Houston Intercontinental / George Bush Intercontinental

KILG  – Wilmington Delaware (New Castle Airport)

KILM —  Wilmington International Airport

KJAX — Jacksonville International (Florida)

KLAX — Los Angeles International

KLUK — Cincinnati Municipal Airport

KMBS — MBS International (Saginaw, Michigan)

KMCO — Orlando International

KMSP – Minneapolis-Saint Paul International

KMSY —  Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

KMTN —  Martin State Airport (Baltimore)

KOPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

KPBI — Palm Beach International

KPDK — Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (Atlanta)

KPDX — Portland International Airport (Portland, Oregon)

KRDU — Raleigh-Durham International

KRIC — Richmond International (Virginia)

KRYY — Cobb County International Airport (Atlanta/Kennesaw)

KSAT  — San Antonio International

KSDM — Brown Field Municipal Airport (San Diego)

KSFO  — San Francisco

KSJC — San Jose International

KSLC — Salt Lake City

KSTL — St Louis Lambert International

KSUS — St Louis Spirit of St Louis

KTEB — Teterboro

KTMB — Miami Executive Airport

KTPA — Tampa International

KTYS —  McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville, Tennessee)

PAFA — Fairbanks International

PHKO — Kona International

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