Air Cargo
CVG is the 6th largest cargo airport in North America and the 12th largest globally (2023). Growth in air cargo has played a significant role in the transformation of CVG. Home to Amazon's primary U.S. Air Hub and DHL’s Global Super Hub for the Americas—along with a significant presence by FedEx and others, CVG remains a logistics leader in the air cargo industry.
CVG Cargo at a Glance
- World leading e-commerce hub
- 6th largest air cargo airport in North America
- 50% of the US population lives within 600 miles of CVG
- 11,203 landings per year
- 1,100 acres dedicated to air cargo
- 2.1 million tons of cargo handled in 2023
- 24/7 operations and customs availability
- CAT III runways
- Widebody MRO facilities on airport
- 570+ acres available for cargo and logistics development
A growing, globally connected economy
- 5M population in the region
- $364B regional economy (GDP)
- 13 Fortune 1000 companies
Thriving Aerospace, Supply Chain and Logistics Sector
- 8,000 companies employing 190K workers
- Globally connected: 500+ foreign-owned companies in the Aerospace, Supply Chain, and Logistics sector are operating in the CVG region.
- 40% sector GDP growth, 2018–2023
#2 in Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing; $3.6B industry, 16% US market share, 11,300 jobs
#2 in Scheduled Air Freight Transportation; $354M industry, 10% US market share, 2,400 jobs
Hangar Row
With front-door access to the airfield, CVG is positioned to support an aviation ecosystem that can manufacture, repair, maintain, and upgrade aircraft and their components. The full site is being developed and involves more than 350 acres; footprints are fully customizable.
Global Logistics Park
CVG Global Logistics Park is a premier hub tailored for air cargo, boasting direct access to CVG’s airfield. This proximity ensures seamless logistical operations in a dedicated area separated from commercial passenger facilities.
CVG Airport's Campus
Contact Us:
Simon Wood
+1-859-638-4748swood@cvgairport.comRich Elwell
+1-859-767-6219relwell@cvgairport.com