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Cassie Kiser / CVG Airport / January 3, 20251. CVG has a prepared winter operations teamThe award-winning team that is comprised of around 100 crew members use a fleet of snow and ice removal equipment to clear a runway in under 20 minutes. That is equivalent to clearing 12 interstate lanes for approximately two miles! In addition to the runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas, the team that is on-call 24/7 clears the airport’s walkways and nearby roads of potentially hazardous winter contaminants. [CVG’s winter operation team keeps the airport open and operational during winter weather events](https://www.cvgairport.com/on-the-horizon/cvg-ops-team-is-ready-for-winter/).2. Check with your airline for the latest flight status informationWinter weather can cause flight delays and cancellations, and that is why CVG recommends that you download your airline’s app to receive the most up-to-date flight status information. While CVG is responsible for keeping the airport open and operational, airlines determine their flight schedules. Additional ways to stay informed include viewing flight status information boards around the Terminal and Concourses and by viewing [CVG’s flight status information webpage.](https://www.cvgairport.com/flights/)3. Arrive earlyThe golden rule of air travel is to arrive at least two hours in advance for a flight within the United States and at least three hours in advance for an international flight. These guidelines especially apply for winter weather. Arriving early gives you more time to navigate any potential traffic slowdowns and allows you to complete the security screening in advance. Plus, you will give yourself extra time to warm up with a hot coffee or meal at CVG before your flight. Tip: to help alleviate anxieties, CVG [displays estimated TSA wait times on its website](https://www.cvgairport.com/).4. Aircraft are deiced as neededDeicing is critical for aircraft safety and performance. Airlines utilize CVG’s deicing areas to remove snow, ice, frost, and other debris from an aircraft’s surface prior to takeoff. This process is completed as timely as possible and is required before aircraft depart. Aircraft are also equipped with technology that can defrost and deice in the air.5. Pack smart for winter weatherHeavy winter clothes are a must-have if you’re traveling to a location that has cold weather. However, keep in mind that sweaters, coats, and boots can add more weight to your checked bag. Check with your airline in advance on weight requirements and weigh your bag before you leave for the airport if you can. It is a good idea to dress in layers, and place gloves, a winter hat, and other essentials in a carry-on bag. Soft-sided luggage tends to be more flexible and can typically fit more easily into overhead compartments.

Cassie Kiser / CVG Airport / 12-18-2024CVG Airport and Krohn Conservatory launched a partnership in 2024 that is rooted in serving the Cincinnati region. An eco-friendly airport model is on display at the greenhouse’s popular floral holiday show for at least 20 years. CVG’s replica sits alongside fellow community pillars that connect people and goods all over the world, including Procter & Gamble (P&G), Cincinnati Union Terminal, John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Findlay Market, and more.About Krohn Conservatory and a local company behind the holiday showCincinnati’s Garden of Eden, Krohn Conservatory, is located within Eden Park between the East Walnut Hills and Mount Adams neighborhoods. The Art Deco era conservatory opened in 1933 and has attracted visitors ever since with its impressive display of more than 3,500 plant species throughout six unique showcase rooms. - Fern House - Palm House - Desert House - Orchid House - John Carroll Bonsai Gallery - Seasonal Floral Show RoomThe Seasonal Floral Show Room during the holiday showA Northern Kentucky company, Applied Imagination, has designed, installed, and dismantled each element in Krohn’s holiday show for more than 30 years. It is estimated that nearly 40,000 people visit the show every winter. Applied Imagination’s creations are widely displayed across the country, including at the New York Botanical Garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.A sustainable way to create a Cincinnati regional icon In 2024, Applied Imagination artists used CVG’s Terminal and Air Traffic Control Tower blueprints to create an exact replica of these familiar airport icons.- The entire model is to a 1:130 scale.- The Terminal display is nearly nine feet wide and two feet deep. - The Air Traffic Control Tower is nearly two-and-a-half-feet tall.The creation took around six months to complete, from design to implementation. Artists were creative and sustainable when they created CVG’s sleek look: they used leaves that fell from a Coccoloba tree at Krohn to create the display. The leaves were colored for artistic effect. CVG partnership is also included in the displayAviation enthusiasts who visit the CVG model at the holiday show will quickly spot an Atlas Air cargo plane, a Boeing 747, ready for takeoff. Atlas Air Worldwide has an operations center in Erlanger, Kentucky, close to CVG. The cargo airline and CVG Airport have a strong partnership and are economic engines for the community. The Atlas aircraft is an Easter egg-style addition that complements additional planes that soar above the CVG diorama.When you can view CVG at the Conservatory CVG’s replica will be on display at Krohn’s annual holiday show from early November through early January. If you are unable to make it to the show in 2024, you are in luck! CVG’s display will be a part of the show through at least 2044. To view Krohn’s hours of operation and for ticket information, [click here](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/krohn-conservatory/).