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 030852Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP252 T01440056 51005 $Wind 080° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 08
Current TAF
TAF KCVG 030855Z 0309/0412 07006KT P6SM FEW250 FM040100 12004KT P6SM SCT250Decode METAR for KCVG
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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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