TurboDog

Which would be an easier commute from CVG? NYC, ATL, or DTW? With the closure of the CVG base a few years ago I wasn't sure where the majority of those pilots opted to commute to.

MJP27

Nb - atl
wb - dtw

myrkridia

You can look at DALPA Pilot dashboard and use the menus to see how many pilots commute to any given base within a x mile radius of a list of airports.

freezingflyboy

I've flown with several former CVG pilots. Most seem to end up in DTW due to seniority and proximity. Some have opted for ATL due to flight frequency but you can expect a hit to relative seniority. Few NB or WB do NYC since the frequency CVG-NYC is less than you might expect coupled with the usual headaches. As a former commuter, I can tell you that having a medium length drive (3-4 hours) in your back pocket is solid gold and would probably make the decision for me.

Podrick

Decent amount that do DTW make the drive instead of flying, I’ve heard the commute is down to a couple RJ’s a day and a decent amount of senior commuters. How people drive 4 hours home immediately after a trip is beyond me, but to each their own.

Skyhawk92

I am a NB A. I’ve commuted to DTW since the base closed due to better seniority over ATL and the ability to drive if need be (only end up having to do it once a month). There are still quite a few senior guys commuting to DTW, so expect to me near the bottom of the list.

As of last week, Delta replaced one of the four daily flights with a mainline (been going back and fourth between 220 and 320 and it’s always open). Not sure if this is just seasonal or permanent, nobody seems to know.

To me, the drive is brutal. I live on the Kentucky side, so there are days it could be 4:30 or more of a drive after I stop for food, so if I do drive, it’s typically the day prior. But it sure beats sitting in Detroit for hours on end just to miss your commute because it’s full.

Halon1211

I plugged in your question to chat GPT and it looks like it has an answer for you;



CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport) is located in northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio. Of the three cities you mentioned, the easiest commute from CVG would likely be to DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport), as it is the closest major airport to CVG, located approximately 245 miles (395 km) to the north.

Commuting from CVG to NYC (John F. Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia Airport) or ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) may be more challenging as these cities are located further away from CVG and require longer flights or connections.

However, it's important to keep in mind that commuting can be unpredictable and subject to changes, so it's best to consult with the airline's scheduling department and/or other pilots who commute to get a better idea of the most efficient and reliable commuting options.

PhilMcCrackin

Lots of DTW based pilots who drive up from CVG. I think they say it’s close to a 4 hour drive.

Baradium

So the answer really was "don't ask me, ask the message board."

TurboDog

Thanks for the insight! I looked on StaffTraveler and noticed there are only 4 flights a day to DTW, with 7 to ATL (one being F9). Whereas there are 8 flights during the week to LGA and 4 to JFK split half and half between Delta and American. Any insight on which would be better as far as Ubers, hotels and crashpads go?