KCVG METAR
Current observed weather at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG · KCVG), Covington, KY, elevation 896 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 2152Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 2152Z
VFRMETAR KCVG 052152Z 22008KT 10SM FEW040 18/06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01830061
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1010.5 hPa, temperature 18.3°C, dew point 6.1°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP105 | Sea level pressure 1010.5 hPa | Measurement |
| T01830061 | Temperature 18.3°C, dew point 6.1°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | 220° at 8 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 18°C (65°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 6°C (43°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 12°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 29.85 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2252Z | IFR | 190° at 9 kt | 4 SM | 600 ft | 17°C |
| 2352Z | IFR | 190° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 0052Z | IFR | 190° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 0152Z | IFR | 210° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 600 ft | 17°C |
| 0252Z | IFR | 220° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 0352Z | MVFR | 270° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 16°C |
| 0452Z | VFR | 250° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 4,400 ft | 15°C |
| 0552Z | VFR | 240° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 4,700 ft | 15°C |
| 0652Z | VFR | 240° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 4,300 ft | 14°C |
| 0752Z | VFR | 260° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 0852Z | VFR | 260° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 0952Z | MVFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | 12°C |
| 1052Z | VFR | 190° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 11°C |
| 1152Z | VFR | 190° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 11°C |
| 1252Z | VFR | 190° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 12°C |
| 1352Z | VFR | 200° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 1452Z | MVFR | 240° at 11-17 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 14°C |
| 1552Z | VFR | 220° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 15°C |
| 1652Z | VFR | 230° at 10-21 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 1752Z | VFR | 220° at 12-21 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 1852Z | VFR | 240° at 8-20 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 1952Z | VFR | 230° at 10-21 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 2052Z | VFR | 220° at 12-18 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 2152Z | VFR | 220° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KCVG?
The 5 Nov 2026 2152Z observation at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International reads: METAR KCVG 052152Z 22008KT 10SM FEW040 18/06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01830061 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1010.5 hPa, temperature 18.3°C, dew point 6.1°C.
Is KCVG VFR right now?
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KCVG METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KCVG
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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