CVG Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 90%, arrivals worse at 80%. Early morning flights ran 32 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from CVG. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 65%. That is a 32-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is 64 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, DAY is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at CVG
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at CVG with 82% on-time. United Airlines runs 46%. That is a 36-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
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 32-point swing at CVG. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 80%. Hit 52% around 4pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 48-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (76% vs 72%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
CVG has been bouncing between 55% and 89%. Best day was May 9 at 89%. Worst was Jun 18 at 55%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how CVG runs. Today's 90% is a good day by CVG standards.
About CVG Delays
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has averaged 76% 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.