Blue Grass Airport
Lexington’s corporate and general-aviation gateway for Bluegrass itineraries.
Search aircraft on LineaumBlue Grass Airport (LEX/KLEX) is the fixed-wing airport for Lexington. Its official material describes corporate and general-aviation services, a Signature Aviation private terminal and supporting facilities for charter, maintenance, storage and customs coordination.
The airport is well placed for Keeneland and the wider Central Kentucky region, but the final ground plan remains address- and event-dependent. Include the racecourse, hotel, passengers, baggage and preferred return timing so the operator can confirm aircraft, handling and any customs arrangements.
- Distance
- Approximately 6 miles west of central Lexington
- Runway
- 7,002ft / 2,134m primary runway
- Operating
- Airport and FBO service arrangements should be confirmed for the requested movement.
- Fuel
- Jet A and Avgas services are published; confirm service for the movement
- Customs
- Blue Grass Airport publishes an on-site US Customs office; current availability and appointment requirements must be confirmed.
- FBOs
- 2 listed
Private aviation suitability
Blue Grass Airport publishes corporate and general-aviation services, including a Signature Aviation private terminal and supporting aircraft services.
- Lexington corporate aviation
- Keeneland and equestrian travel
- Central Kentucky charter planning
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 7,002ft / 2,134m primary runway
- Published hours
- Airport and FBO service arrangements should be confirmed for the requested movement.
- Fuel
- Jet A and Avgas services are published; confirm service for the movement
- Customs
- Blue Grass Airport publishes an on-site US Customs office; current availability and appointment requirements must be confirmed.
- ICAO
- KLEX
- IATA
- LEX
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 04/22
- Length
- 2,134m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Identifier
- 09/27
- Length
- 1,219m
- Width
- 23m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Aircraft acceptance, handling, customs appointments, weather and event-period demand require movement-specific confirmation.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Signature Aviation
- Private terminal
- FBO services
- Fuel coordination
- Aircraft support
WestLEX General Aviation Services
- Fueling
- Storage
- Hangar and towing services
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- light through midsize business aircraft where approved
- corporate and equestrian charter missions
Runway, payload, handling, customs and current airport procedures must be confirmed for the aircraft.
Access to Lexington
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 6 miles from central Lexington
- Planning note
- Final road time depends on Keeneland, the hotel, event traffic and the requested address.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
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Connected private jet routes
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Frequently asked questions: LEX
What airport serves private aviation in Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX/KLEX) is the Lexington airport guide and publishes corporate and general-aviation services.
Does Blue Grass Airport have a private terminal?
Signature Aviation operates a private terminal at Blue Grass Airport. The operator should confirm current FBO, aircraft and movement arrangements.
Is Blue Grass Airport suitable for Breeders’ Cup travel?
It is the primary fixed-wing airport in the Discover Breeders’ Cup guide. Keeneland, the hotel and race-day schedule should be included in the transfer plan.
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