F;ying to Montreal from the US

On 2008-07-17, Viperdoc wrote:
I've reviewed the AOPA site prior to the post- was looking mostly for
suggestions on Montreal itself.
Anyone had any experience landing at Trudeau? How hard is it to clear
customs? How about the FBO's? Any other tips?

Treat it like any U.S. class B/C airport. The FBOs are off of 24L/06R,
so expect that runway for landing. CFS (Canada Flight Supplement) gives
detailed information.

Customs is by appointment. When you call, they will ask which FBO
you're landing at and meet you there or clear you by phone.

Anything in particular you're looking to know? Are you going VFR or
IFR? I'm assuming you're coming from the South via Burlington, VT.
If you're crossing around Massena, you'll pretty much just follow the
St. Laurence (I Follow Rivers).

Morris

Great info: I was looking for insider tips for Trudeau specifically. I
understand that you're supposed to taxi directly to customs and not even
exit the plane until the customs agent comes up- is this true, or perhaps
that was regarding coming back into the states?

I will be going IFR, and probably clearing customs at Buffalo or Rochester.

In article ,
"Viperdoc" wrote:

Great info: I was looking for insider tips for Trudeau specifically. I
understand that you're supposed to taxi directly to customs and not even
exit the plane until the customs agent comes up- is this true, or perhaps
that was regarding coming back into the states?
I will be going IFR, and probably clearing customs at Buffalo or Rochester.

In the US, you do not get out of your airplane until instructed to do so.
In Canada, if Customs agents are going to check you out, they will be
waiting for you on the ramp.
If they are not waiting for you, go into the FBO and ask for the phone
to call Customs.