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7 minutes ago, Brutus_buckeye said:

When did they start calling it KCVG?

It's always been called KCVG. 

 

CVG is the IATA code for the airport. KCVG is the ICAO code. The former is used by airlines and, usually, by the general public. The later is used in most aeronautical spheres. Considering the article came from a GA (General Aviation) publication, that's likely why the ICAO code was used. 

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On 2/1/2021 at 7:50 PM, jmecklenborg said:

 

The piers that used to connect CUT with the Southern RR bridge are still there but to access them from the existing Amtrak platform any train would have to cross over the approach to *both* bridges, which would be a chronic scheduling nightmare. 

 

 

 

 

 

I have ridden the TGV train in France and it has a station at Charles deGaul Airport.  I don't think it's realistic to do something like this in Cincinnati where intercity passenger trains would travel out of CUT, cross the river, and then have a station on CVG's property.  In Paris the train platforms are directly underneath the terminal, which obviously makes the whole thing amazingly convenient.  

 

I have never heard anyone propose high quality (let alone high speed) rail to Lexington, which is 80 miles south of CVG, or to Louisville, which is 96 miles.  

 

 

 

Amazon uses the “K” as the first letter of it’s air cargo facilities (the ICAO code).  The Wilmington (ILN) air cargo facility is designated KILN by Amazon, for example.  Thus KCVG.

Just now, thesenator said:

Amazon uses the “K” as the first letter of it’s air cargo facilities (the ICAO code).  The Wilmington (ILN) air cargo facility is designated KILN by Amazon, for example.  Thus KCVG.

All aviation related businesses use the ICAO code.    Three letter identifiers always have the "K" prefix in the lower 48 states.  Alaska and Hawaii gets a "P".  

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport gets new nonstop flight to this Florida destination

 

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Allegiant Air will bring Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky its only direct flight to Key West, Fla., starting on June 9.

 

The route will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Allegiant has flights listed on its website through mid-August. The ultra-low cost carrier's fares start at $59.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/02/09/allegiant-adds-flight-to-key-west.html

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31 minutes ago, ColDayMan said:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport gets new nonstop flight to this Florida destination

 

Allegiant Hooters Air will bring Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky its only direct flight to Key West, Fla., starting on June 9.

 

 

  • 3 weeks later...

Delta kills CVG’s ‘focus city’ status

 

A Delta Air Lines executive told an investor conference earlier this week Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is no longer one of its “focus cities," a significant designation before the pandemic.

 

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https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/03/04/delta-kills-cvgs-focus-city-status.html

 

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CVG kickstarts next phase of $69M project

 

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky's most-used runway is getting rehabilitated starting Monday, a six-month project that will move air traffic to other runways.

 

CVG's 9/27 runway is the airport's longest runway and runs east/west. The runway is often used at night, when global shipping giant DHL is at the height of its operations. CVG has four runways.

 

The project will bring new asphalt, concrete and lighting updates. CVG started the project in the fall of 2020 but the runway's closure did not start until Monday. It is expected to reopen in October.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/03/15/cvg-starts-its-next-big-infrastructure-project.html

 

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The amount of asphalt used is equal to 70 lane miles of highway resurfacing at a four-inch depth

I feel like sometimes I underestimate the scale of airports. This is only one runway. 

1 hour ago, ucgrady said:

I feel like sometimes I underestimate the scale of airports. This is only one runway. 

 

When I was working on my private pilot's license I trained at a little airport outside of Maysville. We flew into LEX at night for some training and the width of the runway blew me away. I had a similar experience flying into SLC in a Cessna. The sheer size of the runways is immense. I'm sure it's different when you're 15 feet off the ground in the cockpit of a 737.

Did the article say the asphalt goes on top? I could be crazy but all runways look like they are concrete. 

18 minutes ago, Rabbit Hash said:

Did the article say the asphalt goes on top? I could be crazy but all runways look like they are concrete. 

"The runway's pavement is 18 inches of concrete, with 8 inches of asphalt on top." But people will still call it tarmac. 

20 hours ago, ucgrady said:

I feel like sometimes I underestimate the scale of airports. This is only one runway. 

Denver International Airport is larger than San Francisco.

“To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”

To add scale, it puts it in even more perspective when you have a photo with a car on it. 

On 3/16/2021 at 11:22 AM, ucgrady said:

"The runway's pavement is 18 inches of concrete, with 8 inches of asphalt on top." But people will still call it tarmac. 

Why do they look white?

22 hours ago, Rabbit Hash said:

Why do they look white?

It is the special aggregate mix created at the plant for runways. Special size stone ratio to tar/oil binding agents. 

CVG gets new nonstop destination

 

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has landed a new nonstop destination.

 

Viva Aerobus, Mexico's ultra-low cost carrier, will operate once a week to Los Cabos, beginning May 29. It's the third such carrier at CVG, with Allegiant and Frontier being the other two.

 

Viva Aerobus also operates flights from CVG to Cancun year round. Ultra-low cost carriers typically start out with low ticket prices and charge a la carte for services, including checked baggage, snacks and seat assignments.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/03/24/cvg-gets-new-carrier-nonstop-destination.html

 

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United Airlines announces new service from CVG to four leisure destinations in South Carolina, Florida and Maine

 

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Erlanger, Ky. (March 25, 2021) – United Airlines is announcing new nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) to Portland, Maine (PWM); Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (HHH); Charleston, South Carolina (CHS); and Pensacola, Florida (PNS).

 

Each new flight will operate three days a week beginning May 27th and May 28th. United will offer its upgraded premium regional jet service (CRJ 550 images and B-Unitedroll) on each route with 10 First Class, 20 Premium Economy and 20 Regular Economy seating configurations. Tickets are available now at united.com.

 

"Throughout the pandemic, United has been strategic and thoughtful in adding flights to destinations that our customers want to visit," said Ankit Gupta, vice president of domestic network planning and scheduling at United Airlines. "With many customers now beginning to plan summer vacations in places where they can enjoy time outside, we look forward to offering new service to places like South Carolina’s Lowcountry and the most flights to Portland, Maine of any U.S. airline."

 

The four destinations will complement United’s existing year-round and seasonal nonstop service to Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR) and Washington, D.C. (IAD).   

 

“We are pleased United is expanding its number of nonstop destinations from CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Whether locals are looking to travel north or south, United is making it more convenient and comfortable than ever to reach these highly desirable vacation spots.”

 

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3 hours ago, richNcincy said:

United Airlines announces new service from CVG to four leisure destinations in South Carolina, Florida and Maine

 

cvgaiport.com news release:

 

 

Erlanger, Ky. (March 25, 2021) – United Airlines is announcing new nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) to Portland, Maine (PWM); Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (HHH); Charleston, South Carolina (CHS); and Pensacola, Florida (PNS).

 

Each new flight will operate three days a week beginning May 27th and May 28th. United will offer its upgraded premium regional jet service (CRJ 550 images and B-Unitedroll) on each route with 10 First Class, 20 Premium Economy and 20 Regular Economy seating configurations. Tickets are available now at united.com.

 

"Throughout the pandemic, United has been strategic and thoughtful in adding flights to destinations that our customers want to visit," said Ankit Gupta, vice president of domestic network planning and scheduling at United Airlines. "With many customers now beginning to plan summer vacations in places where they can enjoy time outside, we look forward to offering new service to places like South Carolina’s Lowcountry and the most flights to Portland, Maine of any U.S. airline."

 

The four destinations will complement United’s existing year-round and seasonal nonstop service to Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR) and Washington, D.C. (IAD).   

 

“We are pleased United is expanding its number of nonstop destinations from CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Whether locals are looking to travel north or south, United is making it more convenient and comfortable than ever to reach these highly desirable vacation spots.”

 

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I get the load factors and demands for Hilton Head and Charleston out of Cincinnati. Pensacola just gets people to Florida, which is appealing to many. I dont see there being a huge demand for Maine. Maybe I am wrong I just dont see many folks from the Tri-state flocking to Maine to fill planes three times a week.  

2 minutes ago, savadams13 said:

 

I get the load factors and demands for Hilton Head and Charleston out of Cincinnati. Pensacola just gets people to Florida, which is appealing to many. I dont see there being a huge demand for Maine. Maybe I am wrong I just dont see many folks from the Tri-state flocking to Maine to fill planes three times a week.  

Yeah I think the Wednesday flight is surprising. But maybe they need to move planes, and this was the most cost effective way to do it. I don't fully understand airline efficiencies and revenue streams.

Am interested in July flights to PNS for some already planned family time at the beach. $400+/person!

 

We'll just drive.

That Hilton Head direct flight will be popular I bet 

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On 4/21/2021 at 12:23 PM, 646empire said:

American adding 3x per day to Boston starting in November, seems aggressive to me, but I could be wrong. How many daily’s did cvg to Boston have before Corona? 
 

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/04/21/cvg-gets-another-new-nonstop-destination.html

Delta is showing 3x daily back to Boston on 717 aircraft. American Eagle will be using the Embraer 175. They have yet to load the flight into the system.  But show 3x daily as well.

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New airline serving CVG aims to build out its network

 

When Sun Country begins service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul on Friday, it will add another key point on its route map as it seeks to grow as an ultra-low cost carrier.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/05/14/new-airline-serving-cvg-aims-to-build-out-its-new.html

 

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Does anyone know if Delta is bringing back its CVG / Paris flight?  I thought I read something stating that had been their intention, but I have been trying to book a flight to Europe for this summer and I cannot find it.

The CVG-CDG flight is currently scheduled to resume on September 8, 2021. It is highly likely that that could change though. In the current aviation environment nothing is set in stone that far out.

Built for business: New airline serving CVG aimed at corporate travelers

 

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After years of boasting about the influx of ever-expanding low-fare and ultra-low cost carriers at CVG, officials can brag about Alaska’s launch being a bona fide victory for business travelers in the region.

 

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https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/05/20/built-for-business-new-airline-serving-cvg-aimed.html

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It’s coming.

 

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/boone-county/hebron/amazon-begins-hiring-for-2-000-jobs-at-cvg-air-hub

 

When I flew into CVG recently I was blown away how large this air hub is and the fact this is only the first phase. Also starting at 17.50-21.00 bucks a hour minimum plus a 2,000.00 hire bonus and health, vision and dental insurance on day 1 are some great perks especially for the 18-24 year old range 


DHL is also adding hundreds of employees.

 

I also read this week cargo was up a whopping 23% for April beating even the strong coronavirus cargo numbers from last year!

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On 5/26/2021 at 1:26 PM, 646empire said:

It’s coming.

 

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/boone-county/hebron/amazon-begins-hiring-for-2-000-jobs-at-cvg-air-hub

 

When I flew into CVG recently I was blown away how large this air hub is and the fact this is only the first phase. Also starting at 17.50-21.00 bucks a hour minimum plus a 2,000.00 hire bonus and health, vision and dental insurance on day 1 are some great perks especially for the 18-24 year old range 


DHL is also adding hundreds of employees.

 

I also read this week cargo was up a whopping 23% for April beating even the strong coronavirus cargo numbers from last year!

 

I was just talking about this to a fellow NKYian last night. There is already a subtle yet noticeable boom in NKY, especially in Boone. I mean Boone has had crazy growth (by MW standards) the past 30 years but there's lots of road construction + home and commercial activity. As secondary and tertiary business gear up to serve AMZ and the incomes start to be spent, there will be a ripple effect.  

CVG ranks among most affordable U.S. airports for departures

 

As the number of Americans taking to the skies rebounds, travelers flying out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are in luck: The airport ranks among the most affordable based on average airfare, according to a new report.

 

CVG ranks No. 13 among the 45 busiest airports in the U.S., with  average airfares of $266.05, according to financial website FinanceBuzz. CVG ranks No. 43 in passenger volume.

 

Topping the list is Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas with average airfare of $209.95, followed by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International  ($214.87) and Orlando International ($215.93).

 

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https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/02/cvg-ranks-among-most-affordable-us-airports.html

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Also, between the new passenger flights and the absolute boom in cargo (I think CVG is up to no. 6 in cargo tonnage among airports and knocking on the door for no. 5), it's hard to complain about how the airport is doing.  Finishing the construction projects and the Amazon hub and I think the place is just going to take off through the stratosphere.  

CVG’s only trans-Atlantic flight to return

 

Delta Air Lines’ flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Paris is tentatively scheduled to return starting Sept. 8, airport officials said, which is certain to be a relief for the region’s business community, which wanted more trans-Atlantic flights before the pandemic.

 

It’s a key market for the region because it allows companies to get to Europe on a nonstop flight.

 

“Direct trans-Atlantic service is critical for leisure and business travelers for quick and efficient connectivity of our region to the rest of the world,” said CVG CEO Candace McGraw. “CVG is currently the only airport in Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana with planned nonstop trans-Atlantic service in 2021. We look forward to welcoming back travelers on their way to Europe and beyond as global travel returns. I look forward to being able to be on the Paris flight myself.”

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/07/cvg-s-only-trans-atlantic-flight-to-return.html

 

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OK KCLE.   Take note.  You can get a flight to Paris from Kentucky, but not Cleveland.   🤦‍♂️

Is that flight subsidized by Cincy?

12 minutes ago, skiwest said:

Is that flight subsidized by Cincy?


Im sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think so. Cincy has had this delta Paris flight for a long time and it’s always been very successful. It was just paused due to Corona 

3 minutes ago, 646empire said:


Im sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think so. Cincy has had this delta Paris flight for a long time and it’s always been very successful. It was just paused due to Corona 

I don't know if there's any truth to this, but someone told me they use that flight to ship a lot of engine parts between GE Aviation and CFM, the two largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world, located in Paris and Cincinnati respectively. 

1 minute ago, thomasbw said:

I don't know if there's any truth to this, but someone told me they use that flight to ship a lot of engine parts between GE Aviation and CFM, the two largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world, located in Paris and Cincinnati respectively. 

 

I've heard the same thing. No idea if there is even an ounce of truth to it.

 

But I did hear that GE and P&G use the flight for business travel regularly.

How can CLE get one of those?

5 minutes ago, JB said:

How can CLE get one of those?

Good question.  Continental had a seasonal nonstop from CLE to Paris from May-Sept 2008.  But then came the great recession followed by merger with United and it never returned.  CLE did get a couple nonstops to Iceland in 2017, but they didn't last long.  WOW went bankrupt and IcelandAir stopped service due to the grounding of the 737 Max which they were using.  CLE never seems to get a break.

3 minutes ago, skiwest said:

Good question.  Continental had a seasonal nonstop from CLE to Paris from May-Sept 2008.  But then came the great recession followed by merger with United and it never returned.  CLE did get a couple nonstops to Iceland in 2017, but they didn't last long.  WOW went bankrupt and IcelandAir stopped service due to the grounding of the 737 Max which they were using.  CLE never seems to get a break.

I utilized that WOW flight, it was great. Just want better things for this city and hoping to learn what this airport and the area are doing better.

Not subsidized and it does have the benefit of support by the business community--lots of GE and P&G use of that flight to get to Europe.  

 

Having flown to Europe on it before, it's a great perk.  Glad it's coming back.  

1 hour ago, thomasbw said:

I don't know if there's any truth to this, but someone told me they use that flight to ship a lot of engine parts between GE Aviation and CFM, the two largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world, located in Paris and Cincinnati respectively. 


Not sure about that but very interesting, I would assume GE Aviation has a logistics network that doesn’t need delta to transport parts. I do know the flight is definitely a regional draw, I know for a fact people from Louisville, Lexington and Columbus drive to CVG for the Paris flight.

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15 minutes ago, 646empire said:

I do know the flight is definitely a regional draw, I know for a fact people from Louisville, Lexington and Columbus drive to CVG for the Paris flight.

 

I'm not sure why. Last I checked (before the pandemic) it was cheaper to get to Paris by flying out of CMH and taking a layover than it was to fly to Paris direct from CVG. There were also many more options with much more favorable departure/arrival times and total travel times were about equal to driving to CVG from Columbus and then flying. 

1 hour ago, cbussoccer said:

 

I'm not sure why. Last I checked (before the pandemic) it was cheaper to get to Paris by flying out of CMH and taking a layover than it was to fly to Paris direct from CVG. There were also many more options with much more favorable departure/arrival times and total travel times were about equal to driving to CVG from Columbus and then flying. 

This may well be true, but there's something to be said for reducing whatever flights you can.  If I have the choice between a two hour drive to take a direct flight to Paris vs. going and making a connection through JFK or ATL, I will always choose the former.  Nothing worse than a connection/layover in a big crowded airport.  

 

I think that traditionally the CVG-Paris flight has had the ideal departure time for a trip to Europe.  Evening flight, flying overnight, arrive in the morning.  Sleep on the plane and then power through the jetlag by staying awake as long as you can when you get there.  

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