Blue Grass Airport

KLEX / LEX

Lexington, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
17:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
7 kt
220°
7 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEX 041754Z 22007KT 7SM -RA FEW033 SCT050 OVC070 17/14 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB36 SLP206 P0000 60002 T01670144 10167 20122 56017 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 979 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,279 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,979 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,979 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (979 ft)
Pressure Alt
747 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,222 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLEX 041734Z 0418/0518 17005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM041900 21007KT P6SM BKN050 FM051500 21012G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
19:00Z FM041900
+1h
VFR 210° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LEX
04
22 ✈️
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,003 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,000 ft 75 ft concrete 87°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLEX

7,217 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.6%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
5%

Blue Grass Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
10.3%
E
5.9%
SE
7.9%
S
16.3%
SW
18.1%
W
15.4%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.3°C
Range: -17°C to 32°C
-17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,217 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blue Grass Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLEX
IATA Code: LEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 979 ft MSL

Location

City: Lexington
Country: US
Latitude: 38.036499°
Longitude: -84.605904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Blue Grass Airport

Overview

Blue Grass Airport serves Lexington, Kentucky, as a medium-sized airport positioned at 979 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 38.036499, -84.605904, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Kentucky, supporting both regional and commercial flight operations with two substantial runways.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions at Blue Grass Airport, with 64.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 32°C, with an average temperature of 8.4°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots and calm conditions occurring 11.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 7,003-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a secondary 4,000-foot concrete runway (09/27). Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Average crosswind components are relatively modest, measuring 4.2 knots for runway 04/22 and 5 knots for runway 09/27.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, with consistently good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 2.6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.2% experiencing fog conditions. The prevailing southwest winds make runway selection straightforward and predictable.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.