Blue Grass Airport

KLEX / LEX

Lexington, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
220° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEX 100954Z AUTO 22010G22KT 10SM SCT033 SCT050 22/19 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02220194 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 979 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 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

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blue Grass Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 10 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,300 ft, scattered at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (979 ft)
Pressure Alt
897 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,972 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLEX 100526Z 1006/1106 21010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM101000 24008KT 4SM SHRA BR BKN025 OVC035 FM101600 23012G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM102300 20007KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
16:00Z FM101600
+6h
VFR 230° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 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°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,000 ft 75 ft concrete 87°
6.4 kt 7.7 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

11,636 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
3.7%

Blue Grass Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
10.5%
E
5.7%
SE
7%
S
21.3%
SW
18.2%
W
12.9%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -17°C to 32°C
-17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,636 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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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.