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Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

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Blue Grass Airport Weather

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Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers

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Blue Grass Airport Information

Airport Address:
4000 Terminal Dr, Lexington, KY 40510, United States
Contact Number:

LEX Manager & Contact Information

Name:
ERIC J. FRANKL, A.A.E.
Address:
4000 TERMINAL DRIVE, SUITE 206
Telephone:

About Blue Grass Airport

Blue Grass Airport (IATA: LEX, ICAO: KLEX, FAA LID: LEX) is a public airport in Fayette County, Kentucky, 6 miles west of downtown Lexington. Located among world-renowned horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. More than 1. 3 million passengers depart or arrive annually at Blue Grass Airport. In 2017, the airport served 1,316,847 passengers via four major airline carriers: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The airport covers 911 acres (3. 69 km2) and has two runways. On August 4, 2010, a new 4,000 foot runway, 9/27, opened replacing the previous 3,500 foot runway, 8/26. The previous runway, which is in a similar location as the new runway except that it overlapped runway 22, was removed after a 2006 crash of a Delta Connection flight, during which all aboard except the co-pilot were killed after an attempted take-off from the wrong, shorter runway. Blue Grass Airport is home to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, which features more than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space displaying restored aircraft and memorabilia. The current main terminal building opened in 1977. On April 18, 2007, Blue Grass Airport opened an extension of Concourse B, adding six boarding gates with four new jet bridges. Blue Grass Airport is a catalyst for economic growth in the region, contributing to both the Lexington area and other parts of Kentucky. The airport is an important component of Lexington's economy, providing 3,478 jobs for Lexington and an annual economic impact of $370 million. In addition to commercial passenger service, the airport also offers corporate and general aviation services, including a newly constructed general aviation terminal, U. S. Customs, charter flights, aircraft maintenance, hangars and flight instruction. The airport is the third busiest airport in Kentucky, behind Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (9. 1 million passengers/year) and Louisville International Airport (4. 2 million passengers/year).

Blue Grass Airport Maps

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LEX Airport diagram

Blue Grass Airport Ground Transportation

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Blue Grass Airport Rental Cars

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Hertz Rent A Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

National Car Rental

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Avis Rent-A-Car - Blue Grass Airport

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Avis Rent A Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Blue Grass Airport Parking

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Blue Grass Airport Hotels

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Comfort Suites - Lexington

The Comfort Suites hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Lexington, just minutes from the Keeneland racetrack, the Blue Grass Airport, the University of Kentucky, Rupp Arena and Transylvania University.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

SpringHill Suites Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

SpringHill Suites Lexington near the University of Kentucky Hotel, located just minutes from downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky. We are the only hotel with suites that overlook the Red Mile Harness Race Track, and our all-suite hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with deluxe amenities and services, including a complimentary Suite Seasons hot breakfast buffet!

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 6.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Hilton Garden Inn Lexington

The Hilton Garden Inn Lexington is located in the Heart of the Bluegrass & World Renowned Horse Country. This Lexington hotel is just off I-75 at Exit 108 & within walking distance of Hamburg Pavilion.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 15.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lexington

The Country Inn & Suites hotel in Lexington, KY strives to make your stay with us a pleasant one. Guests can enjoy convenient amenities, delicious free breakfast, heated indoor pool, and easy access to entertainment and attractions in Lexington, Kentucky.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 10.3 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Courtyard Lexington South by Marriott Hotel

Welcome to the Courtyard by Marriott Lexington South / Hamburg Place Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky's premiere hotel accommodations for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy easy access to Kentucky's top attractions, and relax in a comfortable setting for your overnight or extended stay!

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 12.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Clarion Hotel

Clarion Hotel offers numerous on-site features that are sure to make your next trip to Lexington relaxing and enjoyable. This Lexington, KY hotel boasts a large activity center that features a near Olympic-size indoor heated pool, an indoor hot tub, sauna, fitness center, video arcade arena, shuffleboard courts, table tennis and half-court basketball area.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 9.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
Yes

Extended Stay America Hotel Lexington - Nicholasville Road

Welcome to Extended StayAmerica Lexington - Nicholasville Road. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 8.4 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Extended Stay America Hotel Lexington - Patchen Village

Welcome to Extended StayAmerica Lexington - Patchen Village. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 15.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Rodeway Inn

Nestled among some of the most beautiful horse farms in the world, the Rodeway Inn® hotel is less than two miles from the Blue Grass Airport and the Keeneland racetrack, which was used in the filming of the movie Seabiscuit .

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.9 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

LEX Charts & Navaids

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Latitude:
37-37-07.7000N (37.618806)
Longitude:
122-22-31-5000W (-122.375417)
Elevation:
13.1 feet MSL (4 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:
13.2 E (as of March 2022 from WMM2020 model)
Time Zone:
UTC -8.0 (Standard Time)
UTC -7.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:
08 N.M. SE of San Francisco, California
Found On:
San Francisco Chart
FAA Region:
AWP