Gate-side tech stop near security in CVG’s Main terminal
InMotion sits airside in CVG’s Main terminal, handy if you realize at TSA that your earbuds are dead or your charger is missing. This is the airport’s primary electronics shop, so stock is better than the random tech rack inside the newsstands. Expect typical airport pricing: think $30–$40 for basic wired or Bluetooth earphones and $20+ for brand-name cables.
Hours usually track the morning and evening banks, roughly 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 or 9:00 p.m., with shorter hours on slower Saturdays. You’ll see the usual travel brands: JBL, Sony, Beats, Skullcandy, plus the InMotion house-label gear. Selection skews to phone accessories first, headphones second, then a small shelf of travel gadgets like universal adapters and battery packs.
If your phone is under 20% before boarding, this is the place to grab a power bank; plan on paying around $40–$70 for a decent-capacity unit. Headphone wall runs from sub-$20 throwaways up to $200+ noise-canceling sets, often matching street prices but sometimes higher. They also carry basic USB-C, Lightning, and USB-A cables, plus some MagSafe-style accessories for newer iPhones.
Skip impulse buys on things like generic Bluetooth speakers unless you truly need one; those are the easiest items to find cheaper online later. Staff can usually test headphones or cables on the spot, so ask them to plug into your phone before you swipe. One last tip: check your exact device port (USB-C vs Lightning) at the gate, then walk over once, buy once, and be done with it.