CVG Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals worse at 82%. Evening flights ran 14 points better than early morning. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from CVG. 100% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 93%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 79%. That is a 14-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
CVG Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Early Morning is a 14-point swing at CVG. The evening block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 79%. Hit 17% around 11pm, peaked at 99% around 8pm. Currently at 100%, recovered past the morning. A 82-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (75% vs 82%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CVG has been bouncing between 33% and 88%. Best day was Apr 12 at 88%. Worst was Feb 19 at 33%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how CVG runs. Today's 100% is a good day by CVG standards.
About CVG Delays
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DAY (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport), LEX (Blue Grass Airport), SDF (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When CVG is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.