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Zionsville says final negotiations under way for U.S. Customs office at Indianapolis Executive Airport
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Mayor John Stair announced the town is in final negotiations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to place a CBP office at Indianapolis Executive Airport; recorded messages from Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks praised the move as a regional economic opportunity but the mayor said the office will require investment to equip and staff.
Mayor John Stair announced at the State of the Town that Zionsville is "in final negotiations with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to put a CBP office at this airport," a step he said would allow some international passengers and cargo to clear customs at Indianapolis Executive Airport.
Stair credited U.S. Sens. Todd Young and Jim Banks and local partners for advancing the effort but cautioned that "it will require an investment to equip it and staff it," and said the town and its partners would "all have to do our part." He described the announcement as near‑final negotiations rather than a signed agreement.
A recorded message from Sen. Todd Young said the facility "will connect Hoosiers with international markets, opening new doors for local businesses" and noted that Indianapolis Executive would become one of "just 4 Indiana airports with that capability." Sen. Jim Banks' recorded remarks also congratulated Mayor Stair and called the customs office "a big win that will bring jobs and opportunities right here to our community."
Stair said partners include the Hamilton County Airport Authority, Hamilton County and Boone County officials, and airport leadership; he also thanked local businesses that have supported hangar build-outs to accommodate the office. The mayor added that the town will continue to work with partners in Hamilton County, Westfield and Boone County as the project proceeds.
No timetable for an opening or a funding breakdown was provided; the mayor said the facility will need equipment and staffing and that work remains to secure those resources.
