Blue Grass Airport (LEX Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Lexington, United States. It is officially identified by the IATA code LEX and ICAO code KLEX. The airport is situated at an elevation of 979 feet (298 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the America/New_York timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 979 ft

Coordinates 38.037, -84.606

Timezone America/New_York

Runways 2

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The IATA code for Blue Grass Airport is LEX. Its ICAO code is KLEX.

Blue Grass Airport is located in or near Lexington, US. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Blue Grass Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Blue Grass Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.