Nogales is Arizona’s main port of entry, linking Interstate 19 with Mexico’s Highway 15 corridor to Hermosillo. Deconcini serves downtown around the clock, Mariposa carries the trucks and most cars, and Morley Gate is a daytime pedestrian gate.
The table below shows the latest snapshot from CBP’s official Border Wait Times feed (refreshed daily). For minute-by-minute numbers, check bwt.cbp.gov or the official CBP Link app before you get in line.
Data from CBP's official feed (snapshot 2026-09-09). Wait times change hour to hour — verify live at bwt.cbp.gov.
The crossings at Nogales
| Crossing | What it is |
|---|---|
| Deconcini (downtown) | Main downtown crossing — vehicles and pedestrians, open 24 hours. |
| Mariposa | State Route 189 crossing west of downtown — commercial trucks plus most passenger-vehicle traffic. |
| Morley Gate | Pedestrian-only downtown gate with limited daytime hours. |
Know before you cross
- On foot: This port has a pedestrian crossing; the live table above shows the current wait on foot.
- SENTRI / Ready Lane: SENTRI members get a dedicated vehicle lane here. See lane types explained.
- Documents: US citizens need a passport, passport card, or enhanced driver’s license; green-card holders show the green card; visa holders need passport + visa and should check their I-94 record after every entry. Full detail in the documents-to-cross guide.
If you live in the US without permanent status — DACA, TPS, a pending asylum case, or no status — leaving the country can permanently affect your case or block your return. Talk to an immigration attorney before any trip to Mexico. See traveling to your home country from the US and how to find an immigration attorney.