KCVG
Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl
Covington, Kentucky

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:CVG / KCVG
Lat/Lng:39.0488375, -84.6678208333
39-02-55.8150N, 084-40-04.1550W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 09/15/2022
Elevation:896 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 09/15/2022
Magnetic Variation:06W,(2025), [-6W (2025)]
Sectional:CINCINNATI
From City:8nm SW of Covington

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Existed Prior to 1959.
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:12/1944
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:Indianapolis(ZID)Indianapolis Center
FSS:Louisville FSS(LOU)
NOTAMs and Weather:CVGNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I C S 05/1973
ARFF Index D/E Available Upon Req.

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 859-414-0353 134.375
ATIS:135.3 ;Departure
134.375 ;Arrival
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Cincinnati Tower'
360.85 ;Runway 18L/36R
133.325 ;Runway 18R/36L
118.3 ;Runway 09/27, 18C/36C
118.975 ;Runway 18L/36R
Ground:
Contact 'Cincinnati Ground'
121.7
Clearance:
127.175
Approach:
Contact 'CINCINNATI' Approach (24 local)
119.7 ;090-269,363.15,
123.875 ;270-089
Departure:
Contact 'CINCINNATI' Departure (24 local)
254.25,126.65 ;001-180,128.7 ;181-360
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--CINCE STAR 254.25
--JAKIE STAR 254.25
--JAKIE STAR 119.7
--CLASS B 121.0 ;001-180
--CLASS B 254.25
--CLASS B 128.7 ;181-360
Master Provides:ARTS-IIIA
Class B
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
MSAW
Pdc
TDWR
Tower Remarks:Assc in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Kenton County Airport Board
Po Box 752000
Cincinnati, Oh 45275-2000
859-767-3151
Manager:Larry Krauter
Po Box 752000
Cincinnati, Oh 45275-2000
859-767-3151

Runways

Runways:09/27
18C/36C
18L/36R
18R/36L

Runway 09/27

Length:12001 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 922/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 875,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):12000 feet12000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):12000 feet12000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):11640 feet12000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):11640 feet12000 feet
True Alignment:090,(084 Magnetic)270,(264 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:883.3' MSL875.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:883.3' MSL875.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:70' AGL67' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 18C/36C

Length:11000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 741/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 875,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 18C End 36C
True Alignment:180,(174 Magnetic)000,(354 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:874.6' MSL840.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:874.6' MSL850.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL77' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 18L/36R

Length:10000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 790/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 875,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 18L End 36R
True Alignment:180,(174 Magnetic)000,(354 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:886.3' MSL896.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:889.1' MSL896.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL70' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 18R/36L

Length:8000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/21/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 778/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 875,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 18R End 36L
True Alignment:180,(174 Magnetic)000,(354 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:864.7' MSL872.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:867.8' MSL872.7' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

A30-09/27-W 4200 ft & E 750 ft Conc; Remainder Asph Overlay.
A30-18R/36L-Closed to Pax Aircraft with Wingspan Gtr than 140 ft.
Noise Sens Area N & S of Airport; Runway Asgn 2200-0700 Based on Noise Abatement.
Successive or Simul Departure from Runway 18L, 18C, 36L, 36C & 36R Apvd with Course Dvrg Bgn No Further than 2 Mi from Eor Due to Noise Abatement.
Taxiways Rstrd to 15 Mph or Less with Wingspan 214 ft or More.
Birds on & in Vicinity of the Airport.
Ramp Control: Ramp 1N / 1S Txl & Ramp 2N / 2S Txl - 130.90, Ramp 3 Txl & N Txl - 130.375; Dhl Ramp Control: 129.475; Amz Ramp Control: 130.5.

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