Blue Grass Airport

KLEX / LEX

Lexington, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEX 160654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 18/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01780144 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 979ft
FEW 9,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,979ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.18 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (979 ft)
Pressure Alt
759 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,354 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLEX 160520Z 1606/1706 08003KT P6SM SCT250 FM161500 04006KT P6SM FEW070 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM161500
+9h
VFR 40° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LEX
04
22
09
27

Runway Information

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

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/GMT6

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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Blue Grass Airport

Blue Grass Airport (KLEX/LEX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lexington, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 979 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 09/27) with ASP and concrete surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.