Is there a ground stop at Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:20 UTC there is no ground stop at CVG. This page updates every minute.

How often does CVG have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at CVG in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at CVG?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles CVG?

CVG is in the airspace of Indianapolis Center (ZID), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting CVG right now?

There are no weather alerts for the CVG area. Current conditions are IFR (wind 050° 9 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 800 ft).

Which airports are near Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Louisville (SDF, 84 mi), Indianapolis (IND, 98 mi), Columbus John Glenn (CMH, 115 mi) and Cleveland Hopkins (CLE, 220 mi). In the last 90 days DTW had 7 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG) delays and ground stop status

Hebron, KY · in Indianapolis Center (ZID) airspace

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There is no ground stop at CVG as of Oct 15, 06:20 UTC.

Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG, ICAO KCVG) serves Hebron, KY and sits in Indianapolis Center (ZID) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 2:42 AM EDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at CVG in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts CVG among the quieter airports. Nearby, DTW had 7.

No ground stop at CVG right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:20 UTC.

Weather nowIFRWind 050° 9 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 800 ft

Delay outlook · 12 hMedium

Low clouds and poor visibility now until 9:00 AM EDT could cause moderate delays at Cincinnati/N. Kentucky

Low clouds or poor visibility forecast now until 9:00 AM EDT
Low clouds or poor visibility right now

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Weather at CVG

Current conditions and weather alerts

IFRlow clouds or visibility

Wind 050° 9 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 800 ft

METAR KCVG 150552Z 05009KT 10SM OVC008 19/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01940178 10228 20194 53010 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:52 UTC (KCVG)

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Weather briefing

Low clouds and mist overnight, improving by afternoon

Delays possible

Now: Overcast skies with a ceiling near 800 feet, mist-free visibility over 10 miles, and a light breeze from the northeast.

Later: Low clouds and mist linger through the morning, then lift to around 1,200 feet by mid-afternoon and clear to about 3,500 feet by evening. A 30% chance of light rain with lower clouds returns in the evening and early Friday morning.

Low clouds and mist may cause delays until mid-afternoon
Light rain possible 5–11 PM and again early Friday morning
Gusty winds up to about 24 mph possible Friday morning

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for CVG

Model forecast in local time (EDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now66°5G1332%
3 AM66°6G1231%
4 AM65°7G1330%
5 AM64°6G1328%
6 AM64°5G1130%
7 AM64°5G1130%
8 AM64°630%
9 AM64°5G1029%
10 AM64°529%
11 AM66°428%
12 PM67°427%
1 PM67°428%
2 PM68°428%
3 PM70°431%
4 PM71°427%
5 PM73°4G1327%
6 PM74°329%
7 PM72°434%
8 PM71°470%
9 PM71°6G2473%
10 PM71°6G2851%
11 PM72°7G2614%
12 AM71°7G2918%
1 AM71°8G2723%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodayOvercast · 82% · wind to 7 kt64° / 74°
FriPatchy rain nearby · 75% · wind to 14 kt48° / 71°
SatSunny · wind to 10 kt41° / 56°

Sunrise 7:48 AM Sunset 7:00 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for CVG, valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1300Z
05008KT · 5 mi · BKN 800 · mist
IFR
15/1300Z–1800Z · From
08008KT · 6+ mi · OVC 600
IFR
15/1800Z–2100Z · From
11008KT · 6+ mi · BKN 1,200
MVFR
15/2100Z–0300Z · From
15007KT · 6+ mi · BKN 3,500
VFR
15/2100Z–0300Z · 30% chance
BKN 2,500 · light showers rain
LIFR
16/0300Z–0900Z · From
21010KT · 6+ mi · SCT 5,000
VFR
16/0900Z–1200Z · From
23011G21KT · 6+ mi · SCT 2,500
VFR
16/0900Z–1200Z · 30% chance
BKN 2,500 · light showers rain
LIFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

CVG history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at CVG

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for CVG (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1300Z	Base	IFR	05008KT	5 mi	BKN 800	mist
15/1300Z–1800Z	From	IFR	08008KT	6+ mi	OVC 600	—
15/1800Z–2100Z	From	MVFR	11008KT	6+ mi	BKN 1,200	—
15/2100Z–0300Z	From	VFR	15007KT	6+ mi	BKN 3,500	—
15/2100Z–0300Z	30% chance	LIFR	—	—	BKN 2,500	light showers rain
16/0300Z–0900Z	From	VFR	21010KT	6+ mi	SCT 5,000	—
16/0900Z–1200Z	From	VFR	23011G21KT	6+ mi	SCT 2,500	—
16/0900Z–1200Z	30% chance	LIFR	—	—	BKN 2,500	light showers rain

TAF KCVG 150520Z 1506/1612 05008KT 5SM BR BKN008 FM151300 08008KT P6SM OVC006 FM151800 11008KT P6SM BKN012 FM152100 15007KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1521/1603 -SHRA BKN025 FM160300 21010KT P6SM SCT050 WS020/22040KT FM160900 23011G21KT P6SM SCT025 PROB30 1609/1612 -SHRA BKN025

White outline: Indianapolis Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Indianapolis Center

CMHColumbus John Glenn INDIndianapolis SDFLouisville

About Cincinnati/N. Kentucky

CVG at a glance

IATA / FAA code: CVG
ICAO code: KCVG
Location: Hebron, KY, United States
Coordinates: 39.0489° N, 84.6678° W
Time zone: America/New_York · now Thu, 2:42 AM EDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Indianapolis Center (ZID)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near CVG

Straight-line distance from CVG

SDF Louisville
Louisville, KY · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
84 mi
134 km
IND Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
98 mi
158 km
CMH Columbus John Glenn
Columbus, OH · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
115 mi
185 km
CLE Cleveland Hopkins
Cleveland, OH · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
220 mi
355 km
TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Knoxville, TN · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
227 mi
365 km
DTW Detroit Metro
Detroit, MI · live ground stop status · 7 ground stops in 90 days
229 mi
369 km

CVG ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:20 UTC there is no ground stop at CVG. This page updates every minute.
How often does CVG have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at CVG in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at CVG?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles CVG?: CVG is in the airspace of Indianapolis Center (ZID), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting CVG right now?: There are no weather alerts for the CVG area. Current conditions are IFR (wind 050° 9 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 800 ft).
Which airports are near Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Louisville (SDF, 84 mi), Indianapolis (IND, 98 mi), Columbus John Glenn (CMH, 115 mi) and Cleveland Hopkins (CLE, 220 mi). In the last 90 days DTW had 7 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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