# CVG — Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport > Machine-readable reference for CVG. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/CVG.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:19:04.545+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport - IATA: CVG - ICAO: KCVG - City: Cincinnati / Covington - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 20 km (12 mi) southwest of downtown Cincinnati - Runways: 4 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 9.13M - Hub for: Allegiant Air, DHL Aviation, Amazon Air - Official website: https://www.cvgairport.com ## Overview Welcome Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) delights travelers by behaving like a large-scale cargo hub while serving as a low-stress passenger airport. Situated 20 km (12 miles) southwest of downtown Cincinnati, this airport simplicity is matched with solid amenities, easy parking, and short security lines, courtesy of its significant role in the operations of Allegiant Air, DHL Aviation, and Amazon Air. This setup ensures a mostly calm experience despite its 9.13 million annual passengers. At a glance Serving as a hub for Allegiant Air, DHL Aviation, and Amazon Air, CVG sees substantial cargo traffic alongside passenger flows. Its single Main Terminal houses popular airlines such as Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and of course, Allegiant Air. The airport supports a seamless travel experience with four runways and easy accessibility from downtown Cincinnati. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal at CVG is where you'll find everything you need. Designed with a passenger-first approach, the layout is efficiently compact. If you're in the habit of rushing last minute, rest assured: even the farthest gates are accessible in under 15 minutes on foot. Security queues a… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/terminals/main ## Dining (18) - **Auntie Anne's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/auntie-anne-s - **Bluegrass Brewing Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/bluegrass-brewing-company - **Burke's Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/burke-s-grill - **Chick-fil-A** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/chick-fil-a - **Chili's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/chili-s - **Gold Star Chili** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/gold-star-chili - **Great American Bagel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/great-american-bagel - **Hop & Cask** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/hop-cask - **Max & Erma's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/max-erma-s - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Outback Steakhouse** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/outback-steakhouse - **Panda Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/panda-express - **Pizzeria Pronto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/pizzeria-pronto - **Samuel Adams Brewhouse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/samuel-adams-brewhouse - **Smashburger** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/smashburger - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/subway - **The Local Pub** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/restaurants/the-local-pub ## Lounges (3) - **Delta Sky Club** — access: Concourse B, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/lounges/delta-sky-club - **Escape Lounge** — Concourse B · access: Concourse B, independent lounge · day pass: $60 · 05:00-21:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/lounges/escape-lounge - **USO Lounge** — landside · access: Pre-security, military lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (24) - **Benefit Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/benefit-cosmetics - **Bicycle Playing Cards** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/bicycle-playing-cards-main - **Books & More** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/books-more - **Brooks Brothers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/brooks-brothers - **Cincinnati Reds Clubhouse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/cincinnati-reds-clubhouse - **Cincy Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/cincy-marketplace - **Creative Kidstuff** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/creative-kidstuff - **Dude, Seriously Hot Sauce** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/dude-seriously-hot-sauce-main - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/duty-free-americas - **Escape Lounge** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/escape-lounge-main - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/hudson - **Hudson Booksellers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/hudson-booksellers - **Illy** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/illy-main - **InMotion** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/inmotion - **Jimmy John's** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/jimmy-john-s-main - **On The Move Vending** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/on-the-move-vending-main - **See's Candies** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/see-s-candies - **Shop24** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/shop24-main - **Subway Vending** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/subway-vending-main - **Taxco Sterling** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/taxco-sterling - **The Fan Stand** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/the-fan-stand-main - **The Scoreboard** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/the-scoreboard - **Urban Crave** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/urban-crave-main - **Vera Bradley** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/shops/vera-bradley ## Parking (6) - **Cell Phone Lot** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-cell-phone-lot - **CVG Economy Lot** — Remote · $10/day · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-economy-lot - **CVG Terminal Garage** — Long stay · $23/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-terminal-garage - **CVG Terminal Garage - Premium Reserved** — Long stay · $27/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-terminal-garage-premium-reserved - **CVG Valet Parking** — Valet · $35/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-valet-parking - **CVG ValuPark** — Long stay · $12/day · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/parking/cvg-valupark ## Ground transport (8) - **Charter Bus Service** — Coach · 20-25 min · usually less expensive per-person/ends up cheaper than two Ubers · likely longer due to waiting on group formation, "30-45 minute buffer" needed before bus departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/charter-bus-service - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy shuttle · /runs every 20–30 minutes/ · "every 20–30 min" URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 15-20 min · "runs every 10 min" [absent], "late... no problem, maybe a 5-minute wait" [incl] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/lyft - **Private Car Service** — Pre-booked car · '...adds meet‑and‑greet parking and waiting time at CVG to the base fare.' URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/private-car-service - **Rental Car Center** — Car rental · 15-20 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/rental-car-center - **TANK Route 2X Airporter** — Bus · /30–40 minutes/ · /a couple bucks/ · /primarily a commuter route, with very limited or no late‑evening and Sunday service/ long wait compared with big-city airport transit/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/tank-route-2x-airporter - **Taxi Service** — Metered taxi · 15-20 min · "definitely more than Uber/" "quite a bit more" than Uber/Lyft for solo riders · /longer for a taxi during late‑night lulls: variability in car condition/ car condition and driver friendliness among the taxi companies: variability, variability: user complaints/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/taxi-service - **Uber** — Rideshare · 15-20 min · /short waits right after big bank of arrivals/ generally good late‑night coverage, 2*, fluc. waits a common occurrence. Short waits common due to popular service/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Take advantage of CVG’s compactness; many seasoned travelers suggest ignoring the first eateries past security to find less crowded spots deeper into the concourse. - _Time_: Suggested arrival for Delta passengers on early Monday mornings or late Sunday afternoons is at least 1 hour before boarding, due to increased business travel. - _Quiet_: Seek out unused gates for quiet, comfortable workspaces — a cargo focus leaves these areas uncrowded. - _Avoid_: Late-hour flyers beware: concessions close early. Aim to grab snacks or meals well before the 8 p.m. cutoff to avoid vending machine dinner. - _Local_: Before departing, indulge in Cincinnati-style fare at Gold Star Chili for a local culinary send-off. - _Money_: Economy Lot parking at $10/day provides a budget-friendly option, but checking nearby lots may yield further savings. - _Time_: Nighttime arrivals should consider pre-booking a taxi as Uber/Lyft availability can be unpredictable post-midnight. - _Avoid_: Be mindful of signage when choosing on-site parking, as wrong turns can be common among first-time visitors. ## Travellers notes mentioning CVG - [Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport spots with the shortest walk to CVG’s terminals](https://airport.flights/notes/cvg-parking) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-06-21 Hate shuttle waits? See which garages and lots at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport put you closest to the terminal doors. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/CVG.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/cvg/departures — HTML page with live departures