British Airways Brings Belly Cargo to Cincinnati/N. Kentucky Airport

The airport is positioning itself to attract general cargo, bypassing crowded international gateways for faster turnarounds.

Eric Kulisch

Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 06:30 PM ET

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A hydraulic lift is used to unload cargo from a British Airways Boeing 787-9. [Credit: IAG Cargo]

Key Takeaways:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is actively expanding its general air cargo capabilities to complement its existing express hubs, aiming to attract more passenger and freighter operators by offering faster turnarounds.
British Airways is launching a new five-times-weekly nonstop passenger service between London Heathrow and KCVG, which will also provide significant belly cargo capacity (16-22 tons per flight).
To support this growth, KCVG is investing in new air cargo warehouse facilities (including an 80,000 sq ft transfer facility) and has partnered with Alliance Ground International for cargo handling.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

As the U.S. home base for Amazon Air and DHL Express, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) moves large volumes of express shipments. Now the airport is positioning itself to attract general cargo carried by passenger and freighter operators interested in bypassing crowded international gateways for faster turnarounds.