LEX
Blue Grass Airport
Lexington KY · United StatesICAO KLEX
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is an airport serving Lexington KY, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 38° 2' 11.4" N, 84° 36' 21.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 979 feet (298 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
13
Airlines
8
Elevation ft
979/ 298m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LEX
ICAO Code
KLEX
City
Lexington KY
Country
United States
Elevation
979 ft
Local Time
01:31 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.0365°
Longitude:-84.6059°
Popular Routes from LEX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 304 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 124 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 323 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 282 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 785 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 414 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 296 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 121 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 864 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 355 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 828 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 340 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 604 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| MSP | Minneapolis, United States | 650 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 267 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LEX
8 active airlines serving Blue Grass Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
Allegiant Air
G4United States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Pinnacle Airlines
9EUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Blue Grass Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | Cincinnati | United States | 113 km |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field | LUK | Cincinnati | United States | 120 km |
| Louisville International Standiford Field | SDF | Louisville | United States | 100 km |
| James M Cox Dayton International Airport | DAY | Dayton | United States | 210 km |
| Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field | HTS | Huntington | United States | 183 km |
| McGhee Tyson Airport | TYS | Knoxville | United States | 253 km |
| Owensboro Daviess County Airport | OWB | Owensboro | United States | 228 km |
| Evansville Regional Airport | EVV | Evansville | United States | 257 km |
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ABRAberdeen
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ABIAbilene
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ADKAdak Island
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AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 2' 11.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 84° 36' 21.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.036499
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -84.605904
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 979 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 298 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Blue Grass Airport?
The IATA code for Blue Grass Airport is LEX, and its ICAO code is KLEX. The airport is located in Lexington KY, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from LEX?
There are 13 direct destinations available from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington KY, United States.
What airlines fly from LEX?
There are 8 airlines operating from LEX, including Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Blue Grass Airport in?
Blue Grass Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Blue Grass Airport?
Blue Grass Airport sits at an elevation of 979 feet (298 meters) above sea level.
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