CVG earns highest rating during annual safety inspection

Inspection conducted by FAA

COVINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2014) — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) recently passed its annual FAA Part 139 Airport Certification inspection with no discrepancies, the highest rating a commercial airport can receive. The Part 139 inspection is an annual review required for an airport to renew its operating certificate.

“Safety and security are the top priorities of the operations at CVG both for our passengers and tenants,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG.

FAA inspectors were on the ground at CVG Aug. 20-22. The inspection included a review of the airport’s certification manual and emergency plan, detailed visual inspections of the airfield, markings and lighting and a test of the airport’s emergency response procedures.