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KLEXAIRPORT

BLUE GRASS

LEXINGTON, Kentucky

979.5 ft MSL

2

Runways

18

Frequencies

16

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KLEX

FAA

LEX

Elevation

979.5 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

18

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

38.037, -84.609

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

979.5 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

122.95 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

INDIANAPOLIS

Coordinates

38.0367, -84.6086

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
04/2204 / 227,004 ft150 ftASPHHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 140,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 169,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 275,000 lbs
-
09/2709 / 274,000 ft75 ftCONCMED
SW (Single Wheel) 30,000 lbs
-

Frequencies

APCH (5)ATIS (1)CD (1)CLASS C (4)EMERG (2)GND (1)LCL (2)LEXINGTON RCO (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P298.9BLUE GRASSLEXINGTONAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P120.15BLUE GRASSLEXINGTONAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P259.3BLUE GRASSLEXINGTONAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/S DEP/SXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONAPCH/S DEP/S24
ATISXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONATIS24
CD/PXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONCD/P24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONCLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONCLASS C24
EMERGXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONEMERG24
EMERGXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONEMERG24
GND/PXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONGND/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONLCL/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXBLUE GRASSLEXINGTONLCL/P24
LEXINGTON RCOXXX.XXXLEXINGTONLEXINGTONLEXINGTON RCO-
UNICOMXXX.XXXBLUE GRASS-UNICOM-

Airport Remarks

  • ICS/INDEX D ARFF CPBLITYS UPON REQ.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • TWY B & TWY F WEST OF TWY F3; NOT AVBL FOR SKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS OR UNSKED ACR AT LEAST 31 PAX SEATS; CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 78 FT.
  • ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 316 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH STARTING 186 FT DER 04.
  • ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 283 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH STARTING 307 FT DER 22.
  • PCR VALUE: 563/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 262/R/B/W/T
  • RWY 09/27 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • DURG L PAT DO NOT MISTAKE RWY 27 FOR RWY 22. WALL MURAL BFR THR GIVES ILLUSION OF A BRIDGE.

IFR Procedures

1 STARs, 4 Runway, 2 ILS, 7 Approaches, 2 Localizer

I04I04I22L04L04L22

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KLEX Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BLUE GRASS (KLEX) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 979.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.0367°N, 84.6086°W.

Runways

BLUE GRASS has 2 runways. The longest runway (04/22) measures 7,004 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 09/27 (4,000 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

BLUE GRASS is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 126.3 MHz. A total of 18 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

BLUE GRASS offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

BLUE GRASS has 16 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLEX?

KLEX is the ICAO identifier for BLUE GRASS, a public-use airport, located in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, United States.

How many runways does BLUE GRASS have?

BLUE GRASS (KLEX) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KLEX?

The field elevation of BLUE GRASS is 979.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KLEX?

Yes, BLUE GRASS offers 100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KLEX?

The longest runway at BLUE GRASS is 7,004 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KLEX support?

The main runway at BLUE GRASS supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 140,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KLEX?

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Where is BLUE GRASS located?

BLUE GRASS (KLEX) is located in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, United States, at an elevation of 979.5 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:06 AM UTC