4/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Exceptional self-service fuel prices and spotless, modern FBO facilities.”
Mark A5★ on Google
Airports / Nebraska / LXN
Small airport · LXN
Jim Kelly Field.
Lexington, Nebraska · 2,413 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
13 ratings
0
Operators based
2,413
Elevation ft
Lexington, NebraskaELEV 2,413 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
13
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,413
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to EAR
Field standing
#7 / 28
Nebraska airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 13 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NE fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Jim Kelly Field, listed as KLXN / LXN, is a general aviation field in Lexington, Nebraska. Field elevation is 2,413 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LXN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kearney Regional Airport (EAR, 35 nm), North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF, 46 nm), and McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK, 51 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,489-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from LXN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Lexington Municipal Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LXN to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KLXN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Lexington Airport Authority
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1200; self-serve fuel 24 hrs with credit card
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +2 more
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The staff keeps the place clean and welcoming, creating a comfortable stopover for both quick turnarounds and longer rests.”
Mark A5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff keeps the place clean and welcoming, creating a comfortable stopover for both quick turnarounds and longer rests.”
Mark A5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Jim Kelly Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLXN
IATA
LXN
FAA / Local
LXN
Elevation
2,413 ft
Coordinates
40.7910° N · 99.7773° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NE fields
state range 984–4,925 ft
At 2,413 ft, LXN sits higher than 60% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,489 ft
- 14/325,489 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 01/193,200 ft × 250 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,489 ft
LXN's 5,489 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmEARKearney Regional AirportKearney
- 46nmLBFNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird FieldNorth Platte
- 51nmMCKMcCook Ben Nelson Regional AirportMcCook
- 67nmGRICentral Nebraska Regional AirportGrand Island
- 117nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 119nmHYSHays Regional AirportHays
Location
Open the full mapKLXN · Jim Kelly Field · Lexington, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LXN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 231 nm | 56m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 334 nm | 1h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 339 nm | 1h 11m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 497 nm | 1h 33m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Austin (AUS) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LXN?
- Jim Kelly Field's longest paved runway is 5,489 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 LXN?
- Jim Kelly Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,489 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Jim Kelly Field?
- One FBO serves LXN: Lexington Airport Authority. 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 LXN?
- The closest alternate is Kearney Regional Airport (EAR), about 35 nm away, followed by North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LXN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 56m (231 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 11m (334 nm), Aspen about 1h 11m (339 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.