4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“While some areas of the airport could definitely use upgrades or modernization, everything was functional and fairly clean.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
Airports / Ohio / CGF
Medium airport · CGF
Cuyahoga County Airport.
Cleveland, Ohio · 879 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
9,159 ratings
0
Operators based
879
Elevation ft
Cleveland, OhioELEV 879 FTMedium airport
4.0
Google rating
9,159
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
879
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to BKL
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cuyahoga County Airport (KCGF / CGF) sits in Cleveland, Ohio, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 879 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
CGF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL, 9 nm), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE, 19 nm), and Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC, 32 nm). CGF offers a single 5,502-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cleveland, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CGF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KCGF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
The Cleveland Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2300 daily; after hours available by arrangement
- Unicom 131.35
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is easy to navigate and doesn’t feel overwhelming, which makes traveling a bit less stressful.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference when traveling.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cuyahoga County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCGF
IATA
CGF
FAA / Local
CGF
Elevation
879 ft
Coordinates
41.5651° N · 81.4864° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 879 ft, CGF sits lower than 53% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,502 ft
- 06/245,502 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,502 ft
CGF's 5,502 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmBKLBurke Lakefront AirportCleveland
- 19nmCLECleveland Hopkins International AirportCleveland
- 32nmAKCAkron Fulton International AirportAkron
- 38nmJFNNortheast Ohio Regional AirportAshtabula
- 39nmCAKAkron Canton Regional AirportAkron
- 41nmYNGYoungstown Warren Regional AirportYoungstown/Warren
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKCGF · Cuyahoga County Airport · Cleveland, OH
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CGF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 243 nm | 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 338 nm | 1h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 407 nm | 1h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 900 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 949 nm | 2h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CGF?
- Cuyahoga County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,502 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CGF?
- Cuyahoga County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Cuyahoga County Airport?
- One FBO serves CGF: The Cleveland Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CGF?
- The closest alternate is Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), about 9 nm away, followed by Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CGF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 58m (243 nm), Chicago about 1h 4m (288 nm), New York about 1h 11m (338 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.