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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati / Covington, KentuckyElevation 896 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 12,001 ft

09/27
Dimensions
12,001 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0990°T
Landing length (LDA)11,640 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 11,640 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27270°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18C/36C
Dimensions
11,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18C180°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36C0°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18L/36R
Dimensions
10,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18L180°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 36R0°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
18R/36L
Dimensions
8,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18R180°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
RWY 36L0°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is in Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky. Field elevation 896 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerLARRY KRAUTER
Manager phone859-767-3151
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCVG / CVG
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LOUISVILLE
RegionKentucky
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.0488, -84.6678
Distance from city8 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.7
Cincinnati Approach 090-269°
APP
123.875
Cincinnati Approach 270-089°
APP
363.15
Cincinnati Approach UHF
APP
134.375
Cincinnati D-ATIS ARR
ATIS
135.3
Cincinnati D-ATIS DEP
ATIS
127.175
Clearance Delivery
CLD
121
Cincinnati Class B 001-180°
CLSB
128.7
Cincinnati Class B 181-360°
CLSB
254.25
Cincinnati Class B UHF
CLSB
126.65
Cincinnati Departure 001-180°
DEP
128.7
Cincinnati Departure 181-360°
DEP
254.25
Cincinnati Departure UHF
DEP
121.5
Emergancy
EMERG
243
Emergancy
EMERG
121.7
Cincinnati Ground
GND
119.7
SHELBYVILLE STAR 090°-269°
STAR
119.7
HARDU STAR 090°-269°
STAR
119.7
Jakie Star
STAR
123.875
SHELBYVILLE STAR 270°-089°
STAR
123.875
HARDU STAR 270°-089°
STAR
123.875
CINCE STAR
STAR
254.25
JAKIE STAR UHF
STAR
254.25
CINCE STAR UHF
STAR
363.15
SHELBYVILLE STAR UHF
STAR
363.15
HARDU STAR UHF
STAR
118.3
Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C
TWR
118.975
Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
TWR
133.325
Cincinnati Tower Runway 18R-36L
TWR
360.85
Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
134.375
WX ASOS: (859-767-8210)
WXAS
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 778/R/A/W/T
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›W 4200 FT & E 750 FT CONC; REMAINDER ASPH OVERLAY.
›ARFF INDEX E AVBL UPON REQ.
›PCR VALUE: 922/R/B/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 741/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 790/R/A/W/T
›BIRDS ON & INVOF THE ARPT.
›TWYS RSTRD TO 15 MPH OR LESS WITH WINGSPAN 214 FT OR MORE.
›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.
›CLSD TO PAX ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 140 FT.
›NOISE SENS AREA N & S OF ARPT; RWY ASGN 2200-0700 BASED ON NOISE ABATEMENT.
›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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KCVG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCVG have a METAR?
Yes. KCVG is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCVG have a TAF?
When KCVG issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCVG?
KCVG sits at 896 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCVG?
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