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
METAR KLEX 030854Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP250 T01220083 51008 $Wind 050° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF KLEX 030520Z 0306/0406 09006KT P6SM SKC FM031200 06006KT P6SM SKC FM031800 06008KT P6SM SKC FM040000 09004KT P6SM SKCDecode 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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