Lukeville
Lukeville, AZ ⇄ Sonoyta, Sonora · 6 am-8 pm
CBP update:
Wait estimates are for entry into the United States. Check each lane separately; N/A is not a zero-minute wait.
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Lukeville and the Sonoyta approach
The Lukeville port of entry sits on the Arizona border opposite Sonoyta, Sonora. GSA identifies it as a crossing for both commercial and noncommercial traffic. Arizona State Route 85 connects the area with the route toward Phoenix. Keep the crossing name with your route so you are looking at the right report.
CBP identifies this entry as 260201 and lists port hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Plan your arrival around that schedule and check the current CBP notice before leaving; a posted port schedule does not guarantee that every lane is operating throughout those hours.
Read the U.S.-bound report
The wait information on this page concerns entry into the United States. It does not estimate the trip in the opposite direction into Mexico. Check the update time and the status of the relevant lane before using a number in your travel plans.
CBP estimates waits using manual observation at established points or an automated system. These are estimates, not appointments or guaranteed crossing times. A pending update, closed lane, or not-applicable field should not be read as a zero-minute wait.
Vehicles and pedestrian information
The CBP feed has separate categories for passenger and commercial vehicles. GSA also describes Lukeville as a port serving commercial and noncommercial traffic, but the general port hours alone do not establish a specific freight service schedule. Commercial drivers should verify their service and current lane status with CBP.
The pedestrian maximum in the feed is marked not applicable. That is a limitation of the reported field, not proof that pedestrians are prohibited or that a walking route is open. If you plan to walk, contact the port to confirm the current arrangements before setting out.
Prepare for inspection
Documents depend on each traveler’s citizenship and status. CBP’s land-entry guidance lists a valid U.S. passport or passport card among options for U.S. citizens; review the official requirements for everyone in your group. Keep documents accessible for inspection.
Lane labels can impose separate eligibility requirements. If signs direct travelers to a Ready Lane, CBP requires eligible RFID travel cards for travelers age 16 and older. A passport book alone is not a Ready Lane card; verify the lane is available before choosing it.
Plan the Mexico portion separately
If your itinerary also takes you into Mexico by car, arrange liability coverage valid in Mexico. Mexican federal-road rules require insurance for harm to third parties. CONDUSEF recommends checking coverage, exclusions and the authorization of the insurer and agent.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lukeville open?
CBP lists 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for port 260201. Check its current notice for changes.
Does the wait apply to travel into Mexico?
No. CBP wait estimates refer to entry into the United States.
Can I cross on foot?
The CBP feed lists the pedestrian maximum as not applicable. That alone does not establish whether walking is permitted; check directly with the port.
Is a missing wait the same as zero?
No. An unavailable or pending report does not establish that there is no queue.
What documents should I carry?
Requirements depend on citizenship and status. Check CBP’s land-entry guidance for each traveler before departure.
Before you cross: travel guides
All travel guides- FMM tourist permits when entering Mexico by landCrossing into Mexico by car or on foot? Check FMM requirements, online and border applications, official fees, and limits on short border visits.Read guide →
- Mexico car insurance: prepare before you crossDriving to Mexico? Check liability insurance requirements, your U.S. policy's limits, insurer registration and official guidance for reporting an accident.Read guide →
- Documents for returning to the U.S.: WHTI, Ready Lane and SENTRIPlan your return from Mexico: compare passports, passport cards and Enhanced DLs, check Ready Lane RFID documents, and follow the official SENTRI process.Read guide →
- Mexico temporary vehicle import permit: before you drive inlandDriving beyond Mexico's free zones? Check official TIP requirements, Banjercito fees, vehicle deposits, documents and cancellation rules before your trip.Read guide →
Sources and official port information
- CBP · Wait report · 260201
- CBP · Hours and notices · 260201
- gsa.gov · bipartisan-infrastructure-law-in-action-first-construction-contract-awarded-04222022
- nps.gov · directions.htm
- cbp.gov · western-hemisphere-travel-initiative
- cbp.gov · ready-lanes
- gob.mx · tu-auto-no-esta-asegurado
- ordenjuridico.gob.mx · wo83108.html