5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Parking is simple, baggage claim is quick, and the whole airport just feels less stressful than most major airports.”
Shaun5★ on Google
Airports / Kentucky / LEX
Medium airport · LEX
Blue Grass Airport.
Lexington, Kentucky · 979 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
2,085 ratings
2
Operators based
979
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lexington, KentuckyELEV 979 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
2,085
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
979
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39).
Overview
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX / LEX) is a mid-sized airport serving Lexington, Kentucky. The airport sits 979 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, NexGen Aviation and Triton Airways, LLC are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39, 28 nm), Bowman Field (LOU, 51 nm), and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 54 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,004-foot paved runway, LEX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LEX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lexington.
1 FBO serves KLEX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Blue Grass, Lexington
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHistory, horses, bourbon, and bluegrass, a magical combination found right in the beautiful rolling hills of Lexington. Visit the childhood home of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln before heading out to learn the craft (and taste test!) the country’s top bourbon distilleries.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking is simple, baggage claim is quick, and the whole airport just feels less stressful than most major airports.”
Shaun5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff have always been polite, professional, and actually treat people like human beings instead of cattle.”
Shaun5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Blue Grass Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLEX
IATA
LEX
FAA / Local
LEX
Elevation
979 ft
Coordinates
38.0351° N · 84.6067° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 979 ft, LEX sits higher than 64% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,004 ft
- 04/227,004 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/274,000 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,004 ft
LEX's 7,004 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 28nmKI39Central Kentucky Regional AirportRichmond
- 51nmLOUBowman FieldLouisville
- 54nmSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International AirportLouisville
- 59nmSMELake Cumberland Regional AirportSomerset
- 61nmCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnati / Covington
- 62nmLOZLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLondon
Location
Open the full mapKLEX · Blue Grass Airport · Lexington, KY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LEX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 152 nm | 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 281 nm | 1h 3m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 340 nm | 1h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 517 nm | 1h 36m |
| Boston (BED) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LEX?
- Blue Grass Airport's longest paved runway is 7,004 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LEX?
- Blue Grass Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,004 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LEX?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Blue Grass Airport as a home base, including NexGen Aviation, Triton Airways, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Blue Grass Airport?
- One FBO serves LEX: Signature Flight Support Blue Grass, Lexington. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LEX?
- The closest alternate is Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39), about 28 nm away, followed by Bowman Field (LOU) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LEX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 3m (281 nm), Washington DC about 1h 11m (340 nm), New York about 1h 36m (517 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.