KCVG

VFR

CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTL

COVINGTON · KENTUCKY

Elev
896.1'
Longest RWY
12,001'09/27
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:52Z
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Before you fly into KCVG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,896.1'
MSL · field 896.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +14 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KCVG

Current METAR

Observed 06:52Z

KCVG 280652Z 12016G25KT 7SM -RA FEW025 SCT040 BKN065 15/14 A2976 RMK AO2 TSB0557E51 SLP071 OCNL LTGICCC DSNT E-S TS MOV E P0022 T01500139
Wind
120° @ 16G25 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,310 ft
Ceiling
6,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
8 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CVG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LARRY KRAUTER
Address
PO BOX 752000, CINCINNATI OH 45275-2000

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 16 kt
RWY 09
084°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 084° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,896 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored84° / 264°12,001 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
18C/36C174° / 354°11,000 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
18L/36R174° / 354°10,000 ftCONCStandard L
18R/36L174° / 354°8,000 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0912,000'12,000'11,640'11,640'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
2712,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
18CPAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
36CPAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
18LPAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
36RPAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF2
18RALSF2
36LALSF2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 8

RWY 09
LD · CAT I
URN
111.9
RWY 18C
LD · CAT I
SIC
111.55
RWY 18L
LD · CAT I
CIZ
110.15
RWY 18R
LD · CAT II
CJN
110.75
RWY 27
LS · CAT I
JDP
108.7
RWY 36C
LD · CAT IIIB
CVG
109.9
RWY 36L
LD · CAT II
VAC
110.75
RWY 36R
LD · CAT IIIB
EEI
110.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
KCVG · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a noise sensitive area north and south of the airport. Runway assignments from 2200 to 0700 are based on noise abatement procedures.Show FAA
  • Taxiways are restricted to 15 miles per hour or less with wingspan 214 feet or more.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ramp control frequencies are Ramp 1N / 1S taxiway and Ramp 2N / 2S taxiway on 130.90, Ramp 3 taxiway and North taxiway on 130.375; DHL ramp control is 129.475; AMZ ramp control is 130.5.Show FAA
  • Successive or simultaneous departures from runways 18L, 18C, 36L, 36C, and 36R are approved with course divergence beginning no further than 2 miles from the end of runway due to noise abatement.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The pavement classification number value for runway 09/27 is 922 rigid B wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 18L/36RThe pavement classification number value for runway 18L/36R is 790 rigid A wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 18C/36CThe pavement classification number value for runway 18C/36C is 741 rigid A wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 18R/36LThe pavement classification number value for runway 18R/36L is 778 rigid A wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 09/27Runway 09/27 has 4200 feet of concrete on the west end and 750 feet of concrete on the east end; the remainder is asphalt overlay.Show FAA
  • 18R/36LRunway 18R/36L is closed to passenger aircraft with wingspan greater than 140 feet.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index D and E are available upon request.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCVG

Answer card
ICAO
KCVG
Name
CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTL
Location
COVINGTON, KENTUCKY
Elevation
896.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,896.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
4
Longest runway
09/27 · 12,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
8
Published frequencies
20
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl is in Covington, Kentucky. The field elevation is 896.1 ft MSL. It has four runways. The longest is 12,001 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Eight ILS approaches are published for the field. Runway ends include 09, 18C, 18L, 18R, 27, 36C, 36L and 36R.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the exact traffic pattern altitude before you go. PremierFBO is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (859) 534-4301 for current service details.

This is a busy Class B airport with ramp control areas in use. The remarks also show noise-sensitive areas north and south of the airport. Runway assignments from 2200 to 0700 follow noise abatement procedures. Successive or simultaneous departures are approved from several runway ends when course divergence starts within 2 miles of the runway end. Birds are present on and near the airport. Taxiways are restricted to 15 mph or less for aircraft with wingspan 214 feet or more. If you are planning a first visit, study the current Chart Supplement and be ready for a controlled, high-traffic environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KCVG?
KCVG sits at 896.1 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
How many runways does KCVG have and which is the longest?
KCVG has four runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 12,001 ft.
Is KCVG towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KCVG has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KCVG?
Eight ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 09, 18C, 18L, 18R, 27, 36C, 36L and 36R.
What is the pattern altitude at KCVG?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KCVG. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KCVG?
PremierFBO is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (859) 534-4301 for current service details.
Does KCVG have night noise abatement procedures?
Yes. Runway assignments from 2200 to 0700 are based on noise abatement procedures. The airport also has noise-sensitive areas north and south of the field.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KCVG?
Runway 18R/36L is closed to passenger aircraft with wingspan greater than 140 feet. Taxiways are restricted to 15 mph or less for aircraft with wingspan 214 feet or more.

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KCVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl Airport