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

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is expanding its international cargo operations, marked by British Airways launching new nonstop passenger service from London Heathrow with significant belly cargo capacity.
  • Already a major hub for Amazon Air and DHL Express, KCVG is actively positioning itself as an alternative gateway for general air freight, investing in new warehouse facilities and aiming to offer faster turnarounds than congested major international airports.
  • The airport's strategic location, existing logistics infrastructure, and proximity to a large population and major businesses are key factors driving its appeal for increased cargo movement.
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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.

Eric Kulisch

Eric is the Air Cargo Market Editor at FreightWaves. An award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering the logistics sector, Eric spent nearly two years as the Washington, D.C., correspondent for Automotive News, where he focused on regulatory and policy issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, mobility, fuel economy and safety. He has won two regional Gold Medals from the American Society of Business Publication Editors for government coverage and news analysis, and was voted best for feature writing and commentary in the Trade/Newsletter category by the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. As associate editor at American Shipper Magazine for more than a decade, he wrote about trade, freight transportation and supply chains. Eric is based in Portland, Oregon. He can be reached for comments and tips at ekulisch@freightwaves.com

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