Medium airport · Lexington, United States
Blue Grass Airport
Located among horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. Its IATA code is LEX. Its ICAO code is KLEX. It has 2 runways, longest 7,004 ft (ASP). Elevation 979 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lexington, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LEX |
| ICAO code | KLEX |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 7,004 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 979 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.0351° N, 84.6067° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Blue Grass Airport is known for
Located among horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky.
History
In 2025, LEX served 1,614,053 passengers, an all-time record for the facility, breaking the old record set in 2024.
Official website: http://www.bluegrassairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Blue Grass Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Waveland State Historic Site · United States · 5.8 miles away
- Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument · United States · 17.1 miles away
- Fort Boonesborough State Park · United States · 20.6 miles away
- Old Fort Harrod State Park · United States · 23.0 miles away
- Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site · United States · 31.8 miles away
- Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site · United States · 33.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Grass Airport?
Located among horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky.
What is the airport code for Blue Grass Airport?
Blue Grass Airport — its IATA code is LEX and its ICAO code is KLEX.
Where is Blue Grass Airport located?
Blue Grass Airport serves Lexington, United States. Its coordinates are 38.0351° N, 84.6067° W.
What is the history of Blue Grass Airport?
In 2025, LEX served 1,614,053 passengers, an all-time record for the facility, breaking the old record set in 2024.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3640
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Grass_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.