CVG delays today: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for CVG typically shows an average delay of 76 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 7-13 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (20-26 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.CVG is having a rough day. 79% on-time rate.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 79% on time. avg delay 76 min. TSA: about 7-13 minutes.
Updated 10:22 AM UTCCVG Cincinnati Delays & Airport Status
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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Full breakdown →79% on timeAvg delay 76 min
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Full details →~10 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at CVG
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Republic Airways85%
Delta Air Lines82%
Endeavor Air80%
United Airlines79%
Southwest Airlines79%
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