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Blue Grass (KLEX/LEX) — Lexington, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
119.1
Runways
04/22, 09/27
Community check
227 days ago
Elevation
979 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
80 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 21 on the ground · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KLEX
  • Name: Blue Grass
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 38.036499
  • Longitude: -84.605904
  • Elevation: 979 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Lexington
  • IATA Code: LEX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 9.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 7003 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 04, ILS OR LOC RWY 22, RNAV (GPS) RWY 04, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 4000 X 75
  • Surface: concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 09, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
  • Remarks: N/A

Approaches not tied to one runway (FAA): VOR-A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Blue Grass operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 859-425-3100
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.bluegrassairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Not recorded
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KSDF

  • ICAO: KSDF
  • Name: Louisville Intl-Standiford
  • Distance (NM): 54.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KCVG

  • ICAO: KCVG
  • Name: Cincinnati/Northern Ky Intl
  • Distance (NM): 60.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A2729/
caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 22 PAPI HIGH INTST U/S
2026-10-22 17:48 UTC 2026-10-28 20:00 UTC
A2729/26
caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 22 PAPI HIGH INTST U/S
2026-10-22 17:48 UTC 2026-10-28 20:00 UTC
6/6474
caution
ILS procedure changed
IAP BLUE GRASS, LEXINGTON, KY. RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, ORIG-B... LNAV CAT C VISIBILITY 1 5/8. DELETE NOTE DME/DME RNP-0.3 NA. PBN REQUIREMENTS NOTE: RNP APCH - GPS. DELETE *LNAV ONLY. CHANGE CHART VDP TO READ: CHART VDP AT 1.71 NM TO RW09. CHANGE ALTIMETER NOTE TO READ: WHEN LOCAL ALTIMETER SETTING NOT RECEIVED, USE FFT ALTIMETER SETTING: INCREASE LPV DA TO 1279 FEET; INCREASE LNAV/VNAV DA TO 1421 FEET; INCREASE ALL MDAS 80 FEET AND LNAV VISIBILITY CAT C 1/4 SM, LNAV VISIBILITY CAT D 1/8 SM, AND CIRCLING VISIBILITY CATS C/D 1/4 SM. CHANGE BARO-VNAV AND VDP NA NOTES TO READ: BARO-VNAV AND VDP NA WHEN USING FFT ALTIMETER SETTING. CHANGE FOR UNCOMPENSATED BARO-VNAV NOTE TO READ: FOR UNCOMPENSATED BARO-VNAV SYSTEMS, LNAV/VNAV NA BELOW -16C OR ABOVE 54C. THIS IS RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, ORIG-C.
2026-03-31 19:37 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-03 15:27 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 05:40 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KLEX?
Blue Grass operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KLEX?
The tower frequency at Blue Grass is 119.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at KLEX?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Blue Grass. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KLEX require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KLEX located?
Blue Grass (KLEX) is located in Lexington, United States.
What is the IATA code for KLEX?
The IATA code for Blue Grass is LEX.
Does KLEX have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Blue Grass to runways 04, 22. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KLEX a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).
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