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(KCVG) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

1 rating | 3 reviews
Covington, KY
(859) 767-3151
www.cvgairport.com

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
09/27, 18C/36C, 18L/36R, 18R/36L

Longest paved runway: 12,001 ft (3,658 m)

Elevation:
896 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Assc In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
B
Fees:
Landing, Overnight, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Wheels Up FBO
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:31 am - 9:00 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:31 pm
(Today)
 - 
6:02 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.92
100LL (full)
$5.71
Jet-A (full)
$5.86
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
NOTAMs
TFRs
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Distance To:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl


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FBOs

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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$6.92 | 100LL | full
$5.71 | Jet-A | full
$5.86 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(859) 534-4301
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
Fees:
Landing, Overnight, Other
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Phone:
(859) 203-3508
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Phone:
(859) 283-2345
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Newport on the Levee

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Florence Mall

BB Riverboats

Underground Railroad Museum

Newport Aquarium

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CVG
Newport on the Levee
Crestview Hills Mall
Florence Mall
BB Riverboats
Underground Railroad Museum
Newport Aquarium
Cincinnati Museum Center
Hofbranhause
Uber

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Runway 09/27

Dimensions:
12,001 × 150 ft
(3,658 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 875,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
W 4200 Ft & E 750 Ft Conc; Remainder Asph Overlay.
FAA
Designator:0927
Elevation: 883.3 ft 875 ft
Heading: 096° magnetic
090° true 		276° magnetic
270° true
Gradient: 0.07% down 0.07% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 18C/36C

Dimensions:
11,000 × 150 ft
(3,353 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 875,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:18C36C
Elevation: 874.6 ft 840.7 ft
Heading: 186° magnetic
180° true 		006° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.31% down 0.31% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 18L/36R

Dimensions:
10,000 × 150 ft
(3,048 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 875,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:18L36R
Elevation: 886.3 ft 896.1 ft
Heading: 186° magnetic
180° true 		006° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.1% up 0.1% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

Runway 18R/36L

Dimensions:
8,000 × 150 ft
(2,438 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 875,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Clsd to Pax Acft with Wingspan Gtr Than 140 Ft.
FAA
Designator:18R36L
Elevation: 864.7 ft 872.6 ft
Heading: 186° magnetic
180° true 		006° magnetic
000° true
Gradient: 0.1% up 0.1% down
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: CVG
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KCVG. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: CVG
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NOTAM count: 55 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)		End Date:
(UTC)		Condition:
07/124 07/12/2025 1300 11/21/2025 2200
TWY S BTN TWY S8 AND RAMP 3 TXL CLSD
07/133 07/14/2025 1300 11/21/2025 2200
APRON TXL R BTN GATE A22 AND GATE B26 CLSD
07/247 07/23/2025 1200 07/23/2025 2200
NAV ILS RWY 36C CAT II/III NA
04/101 04/21/2025 0353 08/15/2025 2200
OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 390130N0843928W (1.7NM SE CVG) 1009FT (106FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
07/234 07/22/2025 0813 07/31/2025 2359
TWY B3 HLDG PSN SIGN FOR RWY 18R/36L LGT U/S
07/240 07/22/2025 1626 08/22/2025 1900
TWY A HLDG PSN SIGN WEST SIDE FOR APCH END RWY 18C NOT STD
07/179 07/17/2025 0703 07/31/2025 2359
RWY 36L 6000FT DIST REMAINING SIGN LGT U/S
5/8269 05/15/2025 0901 01/22/2026 0900
STAR CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTL, COVINGTON, KY. JAKIE SIX ARRIVAL...DOLLI TRANSITION NOT AVBL.
SEE ALL 55 NOTAMS

Additional Remarks

Birds on & In vicinity of the Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Sensitive Area N & S of Arpt; Rwy Asgn 2200-0700 Based on Noise Abatement.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ramp Ctl: Ramp 1N / 1S Txl & Ramp 2N / 2S Txl - 130.90, Ramp 3 Txl & N Txl - 130.375; Dhl Ramp Ctl: 129.475; Amz Ramp Ctl: 130.5.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Successive or Simul Dep Fm Rwy 18L, 18C, 36L, 36C & 36R Apvd with Course Dvrg Bgn No Further Than 2 Mi Fm Eor Due to Noise Abatement.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twys Rstrd to 15 Mph or Less with Wingspan 214 Ft or More.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Index D/E Avbl Upon Req.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
 Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25
AIRPORT DIAGRAM
CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)
BNGLE FIVE (RNAV)
BNGLE FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
CHCLL SIX (RNAV)
CHCLL SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
CINCINNATI SIX
CINCINNATI SIX, CONT.1
GIPLE SEVEN (RNAV)
GIPLE SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
HAGOL FIVE (RNAV)
HAGOL FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
JBNCH SIX (RNAV)
JBNCH SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
KENLN SIX (RNAV)
KENLN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
LOVEY SEVEN (RNAV)
LOVEY SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
ROCKT THREE (RNAV)
ROCKT THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
SILKS SIX (RNAV)
SILKS SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
HOT SPOT
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
ILS OR LOC RWY 18C
ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
ILS OR LOC RWY 18R
ILS OR LOC RWY 27
ILS OR LOC RWY 36C
ILS OR LOC RWY 36L
ILS OR LOC RWY 36R
ILS RWY 18C (SA CAT I - II)
ILS RWY 18R (CAT II)
ILS RWY 27 (SA CAT I - II)
ILS RWY 36C (CAT II - III)
ILS RWY 36L (CAT II)
ILS RWY 36R (CAT II - III)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 09
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18C
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18L
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 18R
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 27
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36C
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36L
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 36R
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 09
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18C
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18L
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 18R
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 27
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36C
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36L
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 36R
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
CEGRM SEVEN (RNAV)
CEGRM SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
GAVNN SEVEN (RNAV)
GAVNN SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
JAKIE SIX (RNAV)
JAKIE SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
SARGO FOUR (RNAV)
SARGO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
TIGRR FOUR (RNAV)
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Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 39.04884, -84.66782
  • 39° 2′ 55.8″ N, 84° 40′ 4.2″ W
  • 39° 2.930′ N, 84° 40.069′ W
ARTCC:
Indianapolis (ZID)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Cincinnati Sectional
FSS:
Louisville (LOU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
06W (2025)
NOTAM Facility:
CVG
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach 119.7 090-269Cincinnati
Approach 123.875 270-089Cincinnati
ASOS 134.375T
(859) 767-8210		Cincinnati
CLASS B 121.0 001-180Cincinnati
CLASS B 128.7 181-360Cincinnati
Clearance Delivery 127.175 Cincinnati
D-ATIS 134.375 ARRCincinnati
D-ATIS 135.3 DEPCincinnati
Departure 126.65 001-180Cincinnati
Departure 128.7 181-360Cincinnati
Emergency 121.5 Cincinnati
Ground Control 121.7 Cincinnati
JAKIE STAR 119.7 Cincinnati
Tower 118.3 RWY 09/27, 18C/36CCincinnati
Tower 118.975R RWY 18L/36RCincinnati
Tower 133.325R RWY 18R/36LCincinnati
UNICOM 122.95 Cincinnati

Navaids

CVG - Cincinnati
Frequency: 117.3
39° 0′ 57.5″ N, 84° 42′ 12.0″ W
CVG to airport:
 044° | 2.6 nm
LUK - Cincinnati Muni/Lunken
Frequency: 108.4
39° 6′ 26.1″ N, 84° 25′ 22.2″ W
LUK to airport:
 253° | 12.0 nm
PWF - Sportys
Frequency: 245
39° 4′ 36.2″ N, 84° 12′ 55.4″ W
PWF to airport:
 270° | 21.2 nm
FLM - Falmouth
Frequency: 117.0
38° 38′ 58.0″ N, 84° 18′ 38.2″ W
FLM to airport:
 329° | 29.2 nm
MW - Onida
Frequency: 223
39° 34′ 41.5″ N, 84° 19′ 24.7″ W
MW to airport:
 211° | 35.6 nm
HW - Cubla
Frequency: 299
39° 21′ 12.4″ N, 83° 52′ 32.9″ W
HW to airport:
 251° | 41.2 nm
GVR - Hanover
Frequency: 114.65
38° 45′ 30.0″ N, 85° 28′ 14.3″ W
GVR to airport:
 065° | 41.4 nm
RID - Richmond
Frequency: 113.65
39° 45′ 18.0″ N, 84° 50′ 19.8″ W
RID to airport:
 169° | 43.1 nm
MXQ - Midwest
Frequency: 112.9
39° 25′ 46.9″ N, 83° 48′ 4.5″ W
MXQ to airport:
 245° | 46.4 nm
SQ - Pnthr
Frequency: 227
39° 46′ 37.6″ N, 85° 7′ 47.6″ W
SQ to airport:
 158° | 48.7 nm

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KCVG
VFR
Obsv:
4:52 AM GMT
(11 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
 090°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.13 "Hg
Temp:
22.8 °C (73.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
17.8 °C (64.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 25000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KLUK
12 nm E
VFR
Obsv:
4:53 AM GMT
(10 minutes ago)
Vis:
9 SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.13 "Hg
Temp:
20.0 °C (68.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.9 °C (66.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KI67
13 nm N
VFR
Obsv:
4:55 AM GMT
(8 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.13 "Hg
Temp:
20.0 °C (68.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.0 °C (64.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KHAO
20 nm N
VFR
Obsv:
4:53 AM GMT
(10 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.14 "Hg
Temp:
18.3 °C (64.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
17.2 °C (63.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KI69
21 nm E
VFR
Obsv:
4:56 AM GMT
(7 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.14 "Hg
Temp:
21.1 °C (70.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.5 °C (65.3 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KK62
24 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
4:55 AM GMT
(8 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.14 "Hg
Temp:
18.0 °C (64.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.0 °C (64.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from this airport:

KCVG TAF
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 080°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 6:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 160°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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TAFs from nearby airports:

KLUK TAF
12 nm E
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
3 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
Mist
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Today 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 160°
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 160°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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KILN TAF
47 nm NE
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 080°
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
 160°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Larry Krauter
Po Box 752000
Cincinnati, OH 45275-2000
(859) 767-3151 (Office)

Owner

Kenton County Airport Board
Po Box 752000
Cincinnati, OH 45275-2000
(859) 767-3151 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 7/9/18
    A S.
    I flew into CVG recently to visit Cincinnati for a couple of days. Despite the name, Delta Jet Service was very welcoming to a smaller piston aircraft. The service was top notch, very friendly and attentive. In addition, the fuel was actually cheaper…
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    3/23/17
    JAMES O.
    Delta Jet Center changed managers several years back and is hoping to attract aircraft to refuel at CVG rather than across the river at Lunken by charging less for fuel. While fees vary based on the type / size of the aircraft the now $20 ramp fee is…
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    10/18/14
    PAUL L.
    We flew in to CVG in a Piper Arrow. Very nice FBO, however unless you have a real need to go into CVG I would recommend staying away. There is a $50.00 ramp fee unless you purchase fuel at $7.00 + per gallon. We did only have to purchase 10 gallons t…
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