CVG Today
Bad day, not the worst this week. Departures at 45%, arrivals better at 60%. Afternoon flights ran 36 points better than midday. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 71%.
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Midday is a 36-point swing at CVG. The afternoon block runs at 71%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 51%. Hit 11% around 6am, peaked at 88% around 9am. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 27 points from last week (46% vs 73%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
CVG has been bouncing between 33% and 85%. Best day was Feb 14 at 85%. Worst was Feb 19 at 33%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how CVG runs. Today's 45% is well below the norm.
About CVG Delays
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is currently experiencing significant delays with 45% on-time departures and 60% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport has averaged 46% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.