The Lukeville Port of Entry is a United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility located on the Mexico–United States border at Lukeville, Arizona, in Pima County. It serves as a land border crossing point between the United States and the Mexican state of Sonora, connecting U.S. Route 2 (AZ 2) with Mexican Federal Highway 2 leading to the town of San Luis Río Colorado.
Location and jurisdiction
The port is situated approximately 50 mi (80 km) south of Tucson, Arizona, and lies within the jurisdiction of the CBP El Paso Sector, which oversees border operations across the southwestern United States.
Operational characteristics
Lukeville is classified as a low‑volume, rural crossing. It primarily accommodates passenger vehicles, pedestrians, and limited commercial traffic. The facility operates on a seasonal schedule; hours of operation vary throughout the year and are published by CBP. When open, the port provides standard immigration and customs inspection services for travelers entering the United States.
Facilities
The site consists of a modest inspection building, vehicle inspection lanes, a pedestrian processing area, and associated parking and staging zones. Security infrastructure includes surveillance systems, fencing, and law‑enforcement presence by CBP agents.
Historical context
The crossing at Lukeville has existed since the early 20th century as a point of customs and immigration control, facilitating cross‑border movement between Arizona and Sonora. Specific dates for the establishment of the modern port facility are not definitively documented in readily available public sources.
Traffic and usage
Due to its remote location, Lukeville Port of Entry handles considerably fewer vehicles and pedestrians compared with larger border crossings such as San Diego or El Paso. It serves local residents, regional commerce, and tourists traveling between the Sonoran and Arizona desert regions.
Related infrastructure
The port is adjacent to the Lukeville–San Luis Río Colorado International Bridge, a vehicular bridge that spans the Colorado River (known in Mexico as the Río Colorado). The bridge provides the physical conduit for cross‑border traffic processed at the port.
Regulatory oversight
All entry procedures at Lukeville are governed by U.S. immigration law, the Customs Modernization Act, and applicable CBP regulations. The facility coordinates with Mexican authorities for binational security and trade matters.
References
Information about Lukeville Port of Entry is derived from publicly available United States Customs and Border Protection resources, official U.S. government publications, and geographic data concerning border infrastructure.