What is the FAA airport status for CVG?

The FAA airport status for CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. CVG has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 72 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is CVG busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG). TSA wait is currently about 10-16 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from CVG. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at CVG. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 72 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current CVG delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International?

When departures at CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International) are delayed, the average delay is about 72 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At CVG, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International?

CVG is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including CVG. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

CVG Cincinnati Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at CVG?

The TSA wait at CVG is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (19-25 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Q: How busy is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International right now?

The TSA wait at CVG is about 10-16 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy CVG is right now.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

CVG delays today: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for CVG typically shows an average delay of 72 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (19-25 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.