"Think CVG First" for 2011 NASCAR Race at the Kentucky Speedway

CVG Welcomes NASCAR Fans, Friends and Flyers

CINCINNATI, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is putting the NASCAR Racing Community "First" and rolling out the red carpet for the anticipated 200+ NASCAR private aircraft, and thousands of fans and friends expected to fly to CVG for the inaugural NASCAR Race at the Kentucky Speedway in July.

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"This is an exciting event and a major economic win for CVG and the Tri-State Region," said Tim Zeis, CVG's Chief Operating Officer.   "We look forward to serving the flying and driving needs of the over 200 private aircraft and NASCAR aviation community, along with the hundreds of helicopter and ground transportation operations – providing a hassle free experience from the runway to the race track, and back."

The Airport will make use of available facilities to handle operations for this event. Space has been identified on the north side of the Airport to park private aircraft and move passengers safely, quickly and efficiently from the plane to the ground transportation area staged nearby with rental cars, taxis, and buses.  For those traveling to the race via helicopter, CVG will re-open part of Concourse C to park aircraft carrying passengers boarding helicopters.

"Our CVG team has been planning for this event since last year," added Zeis.  "Working with Delta Air Lines, our Fixed Base Operator, Delta Private Jets, the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower, we are ready to showcase CVG's capabilities and exceed customer expectations for this first of its kind event in Kentucky."

For questions about private aircraft and helicopter services at CVG during the NASCAR event on July 7th, 8th  and 9th, please contact Delta Private Jets at (859)534-4301 or www.deltaprivatejets.com.  CVG continues to improve its services for general aviation and corporate aircraft customers.  Remember to "Think CVG First" for your next general aviation or corporate aircraft trip.

CVG has been rated the Best Regional Airport In North America and the top airport for "Staff Service Excellence" by Skytrax, a London-based air transport research organization. Visit CVGfirst.com to learn more about the new customer loyalty program, CVGfirst. Sign up to earn airline miles when you park, shop or dine at CVG. The airport offers 200 daily departures to 60 non-stop cities, including service to Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Punta Cana and Cancun. The airport is also home to DHL's main North America hub. 

Media Contact: Barb Schempf  (859)743-5844

SOURCE Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport