Cobb airport gets new name for international traffic

Beginning June 25, the county airport name will change to Cobb County International Airport McCollum Field, signaling that customs inspections services are available for international traffic.

The new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays at the airport, 1723 McCollum Parkway NW, Kennesaw.

U.S. Customs also will arrange to provide after-hour inspections and assist pilots in requesting overflight exemptions.

Information: CobbCountyAirport.org.

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