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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) delays and on-time record

Cincinnati / Covington, Kentucky KCVG #50 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at CVG.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
Weather now
LIFR 62°F Observed 47 min ago
Late departures
20.3%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for CVG

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at CVG right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at CVG

LIFR

62°F17°C

Very low cloud or visibility. Expect arrival rate cuts and delays.

Wind
330° 8 mph
Visibility
2.5 mi
Clouds
OVC 400 ft
Ceiling
400 ft
Conditions
BR
Pressure
29.94 inHg

METARSPECI KCVG 111757Z 33007KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 17/15 A2994 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 3 T01670150 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 47 min ago.

On-time performance at CVG

Based on 9,455 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

20.3%Departures late
24.3%Arrivals late
1.81%Cancelled
17.1 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at CVG
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Delta Air Lines 2,096 16.4% 0.67%
Republic Airways 1,461 16.6% 3.70%
Allegiant Air 1,151 24.8% 0.09%
American Airlines 818 27.3% 2.57%
Southwest Airlines 789 30.0% 0.25%
PSA Airlines 734 22.5% 5.18%
Envoy Air 711 15.3% 0.98%
Frontier Airlines 656 20.1% 0.76%
United Airlines 649 15.4% 2.16%
SkyWest Airlines 247 21.5% 5.26%
Alaska Airlines 143 19.6% 0.70%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at CVG

A ground stop holds flights bound for CVG at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Because CVG is smaller than many hubs, a short connection in Concourse A or B is usually easy, as long as you check gate changes on the screens.
  • Parking is relatively inexpensive. For short trips, the terminal garage is convenient, but for stays of several days the Economy Lot is cheaper.
  • Breeze Airways and other new routes have added service at CVG in 2026. Confirm your gate on the airport screens before walking to the concourse.
  • Check the Elevate CVG construction program before you travel, since gate assignments can change in Concourse A through 2029.