Cuyahoga County Airport (KCGF)
Medium airport · Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cuyahoga County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCGF |
| IATA | CGF |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°33'54" W 81°29'11" 41.56510, -81.48640 |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,502 ft (1677 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cuyahoga County Airport at a glance
Cuyahoga County Airport is a medium airport in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as CGF. The field elevation of 879 ft (268 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCGF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 5,502 ft (1677 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCGF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cuyahoga County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Lakefront Airport | KBKL | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Akron Fulton International Airport | KAKR | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Northeast Ohio Regional Airport | KHZY | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | KCAK | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cuyahoga County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 879 ft field elevation of Cuyahoga County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cuyahoga County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cuyahoga County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cuyahoga County Airport is KCGF, and its IATA code is CGF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cuyahoga County Airport above sea level?
Cuyahoga County Airport sits at an elevation of 879 feet (268 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cuyahoga County Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5651, -81.4864 — in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burke Lakefront Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KCGF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCGF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cuyahoga County Airport?
Cuyahoga County Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,502 ft (1677 m) with a ASP surface.