Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in Cincinnati / Covington, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Cincinnati / Covington, KY at 896 ft. KCVG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (09, 18C, 18L, 18R), longest 12,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCVG in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KCVG 130452Z 00000KT 5SM BR FEW040 SCT250 22/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02170211 402780211 $
What changed at KCVG?
Since the 0352Z (11:52 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 5 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KCVG
KCVG is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 896 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
CVG ARR INFO Q 0452Z. 00000KT 5SM BR FEW040 SCT250 22/21 A2996 (TWO NINER NINER SIX) RMK AO2 SLP136 T02170211 402780211. SIMUL APPROACHES IN USE. EXPECT ILS APPROACH TO RWY 18L. ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL READBACK RUNWAY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTION. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 18L PAPI OTS. RWY 18L CONDITION CODES 3 3 3 AT 0934Z. SIGMETS/CWA IN EFCT. CTC FSS FOR INFO. BIRD ACTIVITY VCNTY ARPT. RWY ASSIGNMENT IS BASED ON NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. AUTHORIZED LASER ACTIVITY OVER KINGS ISLAND AT CVG051028 DME. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Q.
CVG DEP INFO D 0452Z. 00000KT 5SM BR FEW040 SCT250 22/21 A2996 (TWO NINER NINER SIX) RMK AO2 SLP136 T02170211 402780211. DEPG RWY 27. ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL READBACK RUNWAY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTION. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 18L CONDITION CODES 3 3 3 AT 0934Z. SIGMETS/CWA IN EFCT. CTC FSS FOR INFO. BIRD ACTIVITY VCNTY ARPT. RWY ASSIGNMENT IS BASED ON NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. AUTHORIZED LASER ACTIVITY OVER KINGS ISLAND AT CVG051028 DME. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO D.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCVG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 12,001 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 18C | 11,000 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 18L | 10,000 ft | CON | - | - |
| 18R | 8,000 ft | CON | - | - |
| 27 | 12,001 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 36C | 11,000 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 36L | 8,000 ft | CON | - | - |
| 36R | 10,000 ft | CON | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCVG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in Cincinnati / Covington, KY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCVG is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCVG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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IMS UA /OV GVR/TM 0518/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS MOD
IMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GVRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV IIU/TM 0450/FL310/TP B77W/TB CONS LGT-MOD
SDF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IIULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0450Reported at 04:50 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MODTurbulence: continuous light to moderate.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0144/FL260/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0102/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0058/FL030/TP E170/SK B030 OVC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK B030 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0003/FL040/TP B739/SK BKN042
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0003Reported at 00:03 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN042Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCVG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCVG reported mostly VFR across 37 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 33%
- 18C/18L/18R
- 29%
- 36C/36L/36R
- 26%
- 09
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0527Z (1:27 AM EDT)
TAF KCVG 130527Z 1306/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1306/1309 5SM BR FM130900 VRB03KT 3SM BR FEW250 FM131300 26005KT P6SM FEW040 FM132000 29007KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1320/1324 5SM -SHRA BKN035 FM140000 36005KT P6SM FEW040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KCVG
- IATA
- CVG
- FAA LID
- CVG
- City
- Cincinnati / Covington
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 896 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0488, -84.6678
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 0m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather at KCVG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCVG reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 10.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.3 | 26.9 | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 20.3 | 8.8 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 76.3 | 15.4 | 6.1 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 83.3 | 11.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 83.1 | 10.9 | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 86.8 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 85.8 | 9.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 85.9 | 8.9 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 10.8 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 76.4 | 15.7 | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 59.3 | 27.7 | 8.9 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.3 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.7 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCVG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport in Cincinnati / Covington, KY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCVG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCVG?+
KCVG has 8 runways: 09, 18C, 18L, 18R, 27, 36C, 36L, 36R; the longest is 12,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCVG report its own weather?+
Yes. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCVG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCVG broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KCVG publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KCVG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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