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KCVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · Cincinnati / Covington

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
896 ft / 273 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG), located in Cincinnati / Covington, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 896 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCVG / CVG
Municipality
Cincinnati / Covington
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
896 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09 (90°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: URN | CRS: 96°
RWY 27 (270°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: JDP | CRS: 276°
Runway 18C / 36C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18C (180°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: SIC | CRS: 186°
RWY 36C (360°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: CVG | CRS: 6°
Runway 18L / 36R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18L (180°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: CIZ | CRS: 186°
RWY 36R (360°)
110.35 MHz
IDENT: EEI | CRS: 6°
Runway 18R / 36L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.2° / 0.2°
RWY 18R (180.2°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: CJN | CRS: 186°
RWY 36L (0.2°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: VAC | CRS: 6°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP Cincinnati Approach 090-269°
119.70 MHz
APP Cincinnati Approach 270-089°
123.88 MHz
APP Cincinnati Approach UHF
363.15 MHz
ATIS Cincinnati D-ATIS ARR
134.38 MHz
ATIS Cincinnati D-ATIS DEP
135.30 MHz
CLD Clearance Delivery
127.17 MHz
CLSB Cincinnati Class B 001-180°
121.00 MHz
CLSB Cincinnati Class B 181-360°
128.70 MHz
CLSB Cincinnati Class B UHF
254.25 MHz
DEP Cincinnati Departure 001-180°
126.65 MHz
DEP Cincinnati Departure 181-360°
128.70 MHz
DEP Cincinnati Departure UHF
254.25 MHz
EMERG Emergancy
121.50 MHz
EMERG Emergancy
243.00 MHz
GND Cincinnati Ground
121.70 MHz
STAR SHELBYVILLE STAR 090°-269°
119.70 MHz
STAR HARDU STAR 090°-269°
119.70 MHz
STAR Jakie Star
119.70 MHz
STAR SHELBYVILLE STAR 270°-089°
123.88 MHz
STAR HARDU STAR 270°-089°
123.88 MHz
STAR CINCE STAR
123.88 MHz
STAR JAKIE STAR UHF
254.25 MHz
STAR CINCE STAR UHF
254.25 MHz
STAR SHELBYVILLE STAR UHF
363.15 MHz
STAR HARDU STAR UHF
363.15 MHz
TWR Cincinnati Tower Runway 09-27 & 18C-36C
118.30 MHz
TWR Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
118.97 MHz
TWR Cincinnati Tower Runway 18R-36L
133.32 MHz
TWR Cincinnati Tower Runway 18L-36R
360.85 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
WXAS WX ASOS: (859-767-8210)
134.38 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KLUKILS
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
22 km / 12 nm
KILNILS
Wilmington Airpark
86 km / 47 nm
KFFOILS
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
101 km / 55 nm
KDAYILS
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
102 km / 55 nm
KBAKILS
Columbus Municipal Airport
108 km / 59 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026