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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

IATA CVGICAO KCVGLocal CVG🇺🇸 Cincinnati / Covington
Coordinates
39.0488°N, 84.6678°W
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-KY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
21:05
Civil dusk
21:36

About 14h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a public international airport located in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, near the community of Hebron. It is the primary commercial airport for Cincinnati, Ohio and the tri-state area. The airport's code, CVG, is derived from the nearest city at the time of the airport's opening, Covington, Kentucky. The airport covers an area of 7,000 acres. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2023–2027, in which it is categorized as a medium-hub primary commercial service facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCVG

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 2712,001 ft / 3,658 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
18C / 36C11,000 ft / 3,353 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
18L / 36R10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftConLightedOpen
18R / 36L8,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (31)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCincinnati Approach UHF363.150 MHz
APPCincinnati Approach 270-089°123.875 MHz
APPCincinnati Approach 090-269°119.700 MHz
ATISCincinnati D-ATIS DEP135.300 MHz
ATISCincinnati D-ATIS ARR134.375 MHz
CLDClearance Delivery127.175 MHz
CLSBCincinnati Class B 181-360°128.700 MHz
CLSBCincinnati Class B UHF254.250 MHz
CLSBCincinnati Class B 001-180°121.000 MHz
DEPCincinnati Departure UHF254.250 MHz
DEPCincinnati Departure 181-360°128.700 MHz
DEPCincinnati Departure 001-180°126.650 MHz
EMERGEmergancy243.000 MHz
EMERGEmergancy121.500 MHz
GNDCincinnati Ground121.700 MHz
STARCINCE STAR UHF254.250 MHz
STARHARDU STAR 090°-269°119.700 MHz
STARHARDU STAR 270°-089°123.875 MHz
STARHARDU STAR UHF363.150 MHz
STARJakie Star119.700 MHz
STARJAKIE STAR UHF254.250 MHz
STARCINCE STAR123.875 MHz
STARSHELBYVILLE STAR 090°-269°119.700 MHz
STARSHELBYVILLE STAR 270°-089°123.875 MHz
STARSHELBYVILLE STAR UHF363.150 MHz
TWRCincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R360.850 MHz
TWRCincinnati Tower Runway 18R-36L133.325 MHz
TWRCincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R118.975 MHz
TWRCincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C118.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz
WXASWX ASOS: (859-767-8210)134.375 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
3:30AM - 9:20PM
Services
SecurityParking

Features valet, garage, and economy parking with security wait times updated regularly.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (47)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (30)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (19)

Arrivals (STARs) (11)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Runway hot spots (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COVINGTON CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
COVINGTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2100 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WKRQ Tower968 ft823 ft
Star Tower955 ft873 ft
WLWT869 ft827 ft
WCPO TV Tower866 ft830 ft
Great American Tower at Queen City Square666 ft515 ft
WRRM-FM (Backup)581 ft866 ft
Carew Tower574 ft656 ft
Scripps Center at 312 Walnut469 ft515 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is KCVG, and its IATA code is CVG.

Where is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport located?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is large airport located in Cincinnati / Covington, United States, at an elevation of 896 ft (273 m).

How many runways does Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport have?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 12,001 ft / 3,658 m.

Which airlines fly to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, among 14 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?

Historical data lists 47 nonstop destinations from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is approximately 6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?

The nearest airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is Caintuckee Airport (8KY6), about 8.3 nm to the se, followed by Lost Bridge Airport and Sunrise Acres Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.