Cincinnati Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Cincinnati Airport Map

The Cincinnati Airport map below shows the full layout of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG/KCVG). Despite its name, CVG is located in Hebron, Kentucky — about 13 miles south of downtown Cincinnati across the Ohio River. The airport served approximately 9 million passengers in 2025 and was named Best Regional Airport in North America at the 2026 World Airport Awards. It offers nonstop service to 60+ destinations via 12 airlines, including transatlantic flights to London Heathrow and Paris CDG.

As you can see on the Cincinnati Airport map, the layout is compact and easy to navigate: one main terminal connected to two island concourses (A and B) via an underground people mover and moving walkways. Study the CVG airport map before you travel so you know which concourse your airline uses.

Cincinnati Airport Location Map

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located 13 miles south of downtown Cincinnati in Hebron, Kentucky. The Cincinnati Airport location map below shows CVG’s position relative to the city and surrounding road network. The airport is accessed via Interstate 275 (Exit 4), connecting to I-71/I-75 North for downtown Cincinnati via the Brent Spence Bridge. I-275 also provides a beltway route to northern Kentucky suburbs and southeastern Indiana.

Cincinnati Airport Terminal — Main Terminal

CVG has a single main terminal building with three levels. Ticketing and check-in counters are on Level 3 (the upper level), baggage claim is on Level 2 (lower level), and Level 1 houses the ground transportation centre and meeting point. After checking in on Level 3, passengers proceed to the centralized security checkpoint at the south end of the terminal, then descend to the underground transportation hall to reach Concourses A and B.

Terminal Levels

Cincinnati Airport Security Checkpoint

CVG has a single centralized security checkpoint on Level 3 of the main terminal, located at the south end of the ticketing hall. A pedestrian bridge connects the ticket counters to the checkpoint entrance. After clearing security, passengers descend to the underground transportation hall to reach Concourses A and B.

Underground People Mover to Gates

Cincinnati Airport Concourse A

Cincinnati Airport Concourse A handles most non-Delta domestic flights across 23 gates (A1–A23). It is the first concourse reached via the underground people mover from the main terminal. Concourse A is home to The Club CVG lounge and a food court near the entrance, along with restaurants and shops throughout.

Cincinnati Airport Concourse B — Delta & International

Cincinnati Airport Concourse B is the larger of the two concourses with 28 gates (B1–B28). It handles all Delta and American Airlines flights, as well as all international arrivals that require customs processing. Concourse B features high ceilings, large windows overlooking the airfield, and notable Charley Harper artwork in the food court area.

Moving Between Concourses on the Cincinnati Airport Map

Both Concourses A and B are island concourses — they are separated from the main terminal and from each other. The underground transportation hall connects all three buildings. After clearing the single security checkpoint in the main terminal, passengers can ride the people mover (arriving approximately every 90 seconds) or walk via the moving walkways. The full journey from the terminal to the far end of either concourse takes about 4 minutes by people mover or under 8 minutes on foot.

Connection Times Between Concourses

If you need to transfer between Concourses A and B for a connecting flight, you do not need to re-clear security — both concourses are within the secure zone. The people mover connects the terminal to both concourses, so you can ride from one concourse back to the terminal station and then onward to the other concourse. The moving walkway between Concourse A (near gate A8) and Concourse B (near gate B16) takes approximately 5 minutes on foot. Allow at least 20–30 minutes for connections between concourses to account for walking time and any gate changes.

Getting to Cincinnati Airport

Ground transportation at CVG departs from Level 2 (baggage claim level) of the main terminal, split between Ground Transport East and Ground Transport West areas.

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Cincinnati Airport Map — Arrivals

If you are arriving at Cincinnati Airport or meeting a passenger, the arrivals area is on Level 2 of the main terminal. After landing, passengers ride the underground people mover from their concourse back to the terminal and proceed upstairs to baggage claim. International arrivals on Concourse B must clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before boarding the people mover to the terminal.

Ground Transportation from Arrivals

Four baggage claim carousels are on Level 2 — two on each side of the terminal. From baggage claim, exit east for taxis, ride-shares and the TANK bus (Ground Transport East, near carousel 4) or exit west for hotel shuttles and rental cars (Ground Transport West). If picking someone up by car, wait in the free cell phone lot on Loomis Road and collect your passenger from the arrivals kerb.

Cincinnati Airport Map — Departures

Departing passengers should enter the main terminal on Level 3 via curbside drop-off or the Terminal Garage walkway. Check in at your airline’s ticket counter on the east or west side, then walk across the pedestrian bridge to the single security checkpoint at the south end of Level 3. After clearing security, descend to the underground transportation hall and ride the people mover or walk to Concourse A or B.

Recommended Arrival Times

CVG recommends arriving at the TSA checkpoint at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international departures. Some airlines do not begin checking bags until two hours before departure, so very early arrivals may need to wait. Check your gate assignment on the flight information screens in the terminal or on your airline’s app.

Insider Tips

CVG is consistently rated one of the easiest airports to navigate in the U.S. — it won Best Regional Airport in North America for 2026. Security wait times rarely exceed 20 minutes, but mornings and holiday periods can be busier. Download the free GoodMaps app for turn-by-turn indoor navigation in 25+ languages. Skyline Chili in Concourse B is the go-to local food stop. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, baggage claim and gates. If you’re driving, note that CVG is in Kentucky — watch for the I-275 Exit 4 signs and remember the Brent Spence Bridge can be congested during rush hour.