Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)
Medium airport · Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLEX |
| IATA | LEX |
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°2'6" W 84°36'24" 38.03507, -84.60674 |
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,004 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | concrete | Yes |
Blue Grass Airport at a glance
Blue Grass Airport is a medium airport in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, known to airline systems as LEX. The field elevation of 979 ft (298 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLEX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,004 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLEX 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 Blue Grass Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky Regional Airport | KRGA | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Bowman Field | KLOU | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | KSDF | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Airport | KSME | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | KCVG | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Blue Grass Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 979 ft field elevation of Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport
What is the ICAO code of Blue Grass Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Blue Grass Airport is KLEX, and its IATA code is LEX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Blue Grass Airport above sea level?
Blue Grass Airport sits at an elevation of 979 feet (298 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Blue Grass Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.0351, -84.6067 — in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Central Kentucky Regional Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KLEX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLEX 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 Blue Grass Airport?
Blue Grass Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,004 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.