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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

CVG · KCVG · Cincinnati / Covington, KY · 896 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCVG / CVG
Coordinates
39.0488, -84.6678
Elevation
896 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE
NOTAM facility
CVG
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/12
Distance from city
8 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:41 AM09:41Z
Sunrise06:13 AM10:13Z
Sunset09:08 PM01:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:40 PM01:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:40 PM → 05:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:08 PM → 05:13 AM

Plan a flight from KCVG

Runway 09/27

12,001 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 875k.

09
Heading
096° mag · 90° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
27
Heading
276° mag · 270° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18C/36C

11,000 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 875k.

18C
Heading
186° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
36C
Heading
006° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18L/36R

10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 875k.

18L
Heading
186° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
36R
Heading
006° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18R/36L

8,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 875k.

18R
Heading
186° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
36L
Heading
006° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP119.7Cincinnati Approach 090-269°
APP123.875Cincinnati Approach 270-089°
APP363.15Cincinnati Approach UHF
ATIS134.375Cincinnati D-ATIS ARR
ATIS135.3Cincinnati D-ATIS DEP
CLD127.175Clearance Delivery
CLSB121Cincinnati Class B 001-180°
CLSB128.7Cincinnati Class B 181-360°
CLSB254.25Cincinnati Class B UHF
DEP126.65Cincinnati Departure 001-180°
DEP128.7Cincinnati Departure 181-360°
DEP254.25Cincinnati Departure UHF
EMERG121.5Emergancy
EMERG243Emergancy
GND121.7Cincinnati Ground
STAR119.7SHELBYVILLE STAR 090°-269°
STAR119.7HARDU STAR 090°-269°
STAR119.7Jakie Star
STAR123.875SHELBYVILLE STAR 270°-089°
STAR123.875HARDU STAR 270°-089°
STAR123.875CINCE STAR
STAR254.25JAKIE STAR UHF
STAR254.25CINCE STAR UHF
STAR363.15SHELBYVILLE STAR UHF
STAR363.15HARDU STAR UHF
TWR118.3Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C
TWR118.975Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
TWR133.325Cincinnati Tower Runway 18R-36L
TWR360.85Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
UNIC122.95UNICOM
WXAS134.375WX ASOS: (859-767-8210)

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CVG · CincinnatiVORTAC117.30r044° / 2.6 NM
FLM · FalmouthVOR-DME117.00r329° / 29.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Approaches

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
KENTON COUNTY ARPT BOARD
PO BOX 752000, CINCINNATI, OH
859-767-3151
Manager
LARRY KRAUTER
PO BOX 752000, CINCINNATI, OH
859-767-3151

Remarks FAA

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX E AVBL UPON REQ.
  • NOISE SENS AREA N & S OF ARPT; RWY ASGN 2200-0700 BASED ON NOISE ABATEMENT.
  • SUCCESSIVE OR SIMUL DEP FM RWY 18L, 18C, 36L, 36C & 36R APVD WITH COURSE DVRG BGN NO FURTHER THAN 2 MI FM EOR DUE TO NOISE ABATEMENT.
  • TWYS RSTRD TO 15 MPH OR LESS WITH WINGSPAN 214 FT OR MORE.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF THE ARPT.
  • RAMP CTL: RAMP 1N / 1S TXL & RAMP 2N / 2S TXL - 130.90, RAMP 3 TXL & N TXL - 130.375; DHL RAMP CTL: 129.475; AMZ RAMP CTL: 130.5.
  • PCR VALUE: 922/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 741/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 790/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 778/R/A/W/T
  • W 4200 FT & E 750 FT CONC; REMAINDER ASPH OVERLAY.
  • CLSD TO PAX ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 140 FT.

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