CVG Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Afternoon flights ran 22 points better than early morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at CVG. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 88%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 66%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 70 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, LEX is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at CVG
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable carrier at CVG with 93% on-time. Air Canada runs 39%. That is a 54-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
CVG Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Early Morning is a 22-point swing at CVG. The afternoon block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 74%. Hit 49% around 1am, peaked at 93% around 5pm. A 44-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 77%, last week 79%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
CVG has been bouncing between 46% and 87%. Best day was Jun 21 at 87%. Worst was Aug 7 at 46%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how CVG runs.
About CVG Delays
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has averaged 77% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DAY (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport), LEX (Blue Grass Airport) and SDF (Louisville Muhammad Ali 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.