KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky, at 896 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 09/27 (12,001 ft), 18C/36C (11,000 ft), 18L/36R (10,000 ft), 18R/36L (8,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCVG · FAA CVG · IATA CVG |
|---|---|
| Location | Cincinnati / Covington, KY · 39.0488, -84.6678 |
| Elevation | 896 ft MSL (273 m) |
| Tower | 118.3 MHz (Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C) |
| ATIS | 134.375 MHz |
| FAA charts | 63 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCVG METAR and TAF
METAR KCVG 010452Z 09004KT 10SM BKN110 15/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP266 T01500050 402000117 $| Wind | From 090° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 11,000 ft · ceiling 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F) · spread 10°C |
| Altimeter | 30.33 inHg (1027 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP266: sea-level pressure 1026.6 hPa · T01500050: temperature 15.0°C, dew point 5.0°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (090° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 09: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 27: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 18C: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 36C: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 18L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 36R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 18R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 36L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:20Z · valid 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KCVG 312320Z 0100/0206 11005KT P6SM BKN120 OVC150 FM011500 15005KT P6SM BKN120 OVC150 FM012300 18005KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 TEMPO 0203/0206 -RA- Initially · 1st 00Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 110° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 12,000 ft, overcast 15,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 150° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 12,000 ft, overcast 15,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind 180° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 3,500 ft
- Temporarily · 2nd 03Z – 2nd 06Z: light rain
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 12,001 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18C / 36C | 11,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18L / 36R | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 18R / 36L | 8,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Cincinnati Approach 090-269° | 119.7 |
| Approach | Cincinnati Approach 270-089° | 123.875 |
| ATIS | Cincinnati D-ATIS ARR | 134.375 |
| ATIS | Cincinnati D-ATIS DEP | 135.3 |
| Clearance delivery | 127.175 | |
| Class B | Cincinnati Class B 001-180° | 121.0 |
| Class B | Cincinnati Class B 181-360° | 128.7 |
| Departure | Cincinnati Departure 001-180° | 126.65 |
| Departure | Cincinnati Departure 181-360° | 128.7 |
| Emergency | Emergancy | 121.5 |
| Ground | Cincinnati Ground | 121.7 |
| STAR | SHELBYVILLE STAR 090°-269° | 119.7 |
| STAR | SHELBYVILLE STAR 270°-089° | 123.875 |
| Tower | Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C | 118.3 |
| Tower | Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R | 118.975 |
| Tower | Cincinnati Tower Runway 18R-36L | 133.325 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | |
| WXAS | WX ASOS: (859-767-8210) | 134.375 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCVG before you fly.
FAA charts for KCVG — d-TPP 2611
63 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 30
- ILS OR LOC RWY 09
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36R
- ILS RWY 18C (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 27 (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 18R (CAT II)
- ILS RWY 36L (CAT II)
- ILS RWY 36C (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 36R (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 09
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18C
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36C
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 09
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18C
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 27
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36C
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 19
- BNGLE FIVE (RNAV)
- BNGLE FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- CHCLL SIX (RNAV)
- CHCLL SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- CINCINNATI EIGHT
- GIPLE SEVEN (RNAV)
- GIPLE SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- HAGOL FIVE (RNAV)
- HAGOL FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- JBNCH SIX (RNAV)
- JBNCH SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- KENLN SIX (RNAV)
- KENLN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- LOVEY EIGHT (RNAV)
- LOVEY EIGHT (RNAV), CONT.1
- ROCKT FOUR (RNAV)
- ROCKT FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- SILKS SIX (RNAV)
- SILKS SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 11
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KCVG on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.