Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Cincinnati, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KCVG

IATA

CVG

City

Cincinnati

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

896 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

39.0488, -84.6678

Overview

Major cargo hub for DHL and Amazon Air with varied midwestern weather.

Current Weather at KCVG

Pilots flying into or out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KCVG 210052Z 03013KT 7SM -RA OVC008 16/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP195 P0002 T01560144

Wind 030° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 03

Current TAF

TAF KCVG 202324Z 2100/2206 04010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC008 FM210700 05008KT P6SM BKN011 FM211200 05009KT P6SM BKN025 FM211600 06012KT P6SM BKN035 FM220200 06006KT P6SM SCT040

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KCVG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KCVG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cincinnati. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCVG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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