4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“TSA needs to calm down a little otherwise this was a perfectly good, efficient, friendly place.”
Angela M. Acosta (MotherRealtor)5★ on Google
Airports / Kentucky / CVG
Large airport · CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky · 896 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
8,168 ratings
0
Operators based
896
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cincinnati / Covington, KentuckyELEV 896 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
8,168
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
896
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to LUK
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, listed as KCVG / CVG, is a large commercial airport in Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky. The field lies at an elevation of 896 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
CVG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 12 nm), Wilmington Airpark (ILN, 47 nm), and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO, 55 nm). CVG offers 4 runways, the longest 12,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cincinnati, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CVG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KCVG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Premier Private Jets Cincinnati
Your FBO? Claim it, freePremier Private Jets has added its third FBO to serve the Upper Midwest as part of a growth campaign to better serve operators with a growing FBO and MRO network. The FBO is a former Wheels Up facility at CVG, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International. CVG will also operate as an additional support hub for Premier’s charter fleet of light and midsize jets.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.950
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +16 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
Terminal & facilities
“I’m well traveled and this airport was so clean, updated, spacious.”
Rita Loeding5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“TSA needs to calm down a little otherwise this was a perfectly good, efficient, friendly place.”
Angela M. Acosta (MotherRealtor)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCVG
IATA
CVG
FAA / Local
CVG
Elevation
896 ft
Coordinates
39.0488° N · 84.6678° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 896 ft, CVG sits higher than 50% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 12,001 ft
- 09/2712,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18C/36C11,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R10,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 18R/36L8,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,001 ft
CVG's 12,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 12nmLUKCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken FieldCincinnati
- 47nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 55nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
- 55nmDAYJames M. Cox Dayton International AirportDayton
- 59nmCLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 61nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKCVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · Cincinnati / Covington, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CVG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 200 nm | 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 230 nm | 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 336 nm | 1h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 500 nm | 1h 34m |
| Boston (BED) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 698 nm | 2h 1m |
| Houston (HOU) | 770 nm | 2h 11m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CVG?
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 CVG?
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 12,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve CVG: Menzies Aviation Hebron and Premier Private Jets Cincinnati. 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 CVG?
- The closest alternate is Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), about 12 nm away, followed by Wilmington Airpark (ILN) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CVG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 52m (200 nm), Chicago about 56m (230 nm), Washington DC about 1h 11m (336 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.