WingfarerBlue Grass Airport
Medium airport Lexington, United States
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Overview
Blue Grass Airport (IATA: LEX, ICAO: KLEX, FAA LID: LEX) is a public airport in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States, 6 miles west of downtown Lexington. Located among horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. In 2025, LEX served 1,614,053 passengers, an all-time record for the facility, breaking the old record set in 2024. The 2025 passenger totals was 2.7 percent higher than in 2024.
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📍 38.035066, -84.606738 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38.035066, -84.606738 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,004 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft | 75 ft | concrete |
Airlines
8 airlines operate scheduled flights from Blue Grass Airport.
Flights from Blue Grass Airport
13 direct destinations from Blue Grass Airport.
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Where is Blue Grass Airport?
Blue Grass Airport is a medium airport located in Lexington, United States. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 7,004 ft.
What is the airport code of Blue Grass Airport?
Its IATA code is LEX and its ICAO code is KLEX.
Which airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport?
8 airlines operate scheduled flights from Blue Grass Airport, serving 13 direct destinations.
Blue Grass Airport is a medium airport located in Lexington, United States. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 7,004 ft.