CVG officials outline $600 million passenger upgrade and defend flight procedures after resident noise complaints

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport officials told the Delhi Township Board of Trustees on Feb. 26 that passenger and cargo operations have recovered or expanded since the pandemic and that major construction and noise‑management work will continue for years — news that prompted residents to press the airport for clearer communication about nighttime and low‑altitude flights.

Seth Cutter, vice president of public affairs for CVG Airport, said the airport “we're pleased to share that by the end of last year, 2024, we've recovered 100% of the passenger, volume at CBG,” and described cargo and tenant growth that he said supports regional jobs and investment. Cutter said the airport employs about 16,000 badge holders across the campus and cited a 2022 economic study that placed annual regional economic impact at about $9.3 billion.

The presentation and public commentary focused on noise and flight patterns. Cutter outlined recent runway rehabilitation and a multi‑year passenger‑facility investment called Elevate CVG: “we're embarking on this program called Elevate CVG that will invest probably about $600,000,000 in upgrading the passenger, facilities over the course of the next 5 years.” He said…