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Weather Briefing
VFRBlue Grass Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 12 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,200 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
|
7,003 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 42° |
↑ 11.8 kt
•
↔ 2.1 kt
10° angle
|
|
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
|
4,000 ft | 75 ft | concrete | 87° |
↑ 9.2 kt
•
↔ 7.7 kt
40° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KLEX
11,636 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
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.
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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
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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.
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