Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)
Lexington, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLEX
IATA
LEX
City
Lexington
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
979 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
38.0365, -84.6059
Overview
Central Kentucky airport surrounded by horse country with good GA and training operations.
Current Weather at KLEX
Pilots flying into or out of Blue Grass Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI KLEX 210058Z 33009KT 10SM BKN008 BKN021 BKN100 20/19 A3008 RMK AO2 CIG 007V011 T02000189Wind 330° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 33
Current TAF
TAF KLEX 202334Z 2100/2124 02005KT 4SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM210300 04005KT 4SM -RA BR OVC005 FM211200 05006KT 4SM BR OVC007 PROB30 2112/2118 4SM -SHRA OVC007 FM212000 06009KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015Decode METAR for KLEX
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Blue Grass Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLEX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KLEX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Lexington. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Blue Grass Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Blue Grass Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLEX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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