Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Blue Grass Airport serves Lexington, United States, under the IATA code LEX and the ICAO code KLEX. The airport sits at an elevation of 979 ft (298 m) and keeps local time in the America/New_York time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Blue Grass Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Blue Grass Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KLEX |
|---|---|
| IATA | LEX |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Lexington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0351, -84.6067 |
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Blue Grass Airport
Blue Grass Airport is located at 38.0351, -84.6067, at an elevation of 979 ft (298 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows America/New_York. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Blue Grass Airport
Over the first 26 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.9 aircraft movements per day at Blue Grass Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
We observed 6 different airlines on tracked LEX movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Blue Grass Airport
The airport is roughly 12 km (8 mi) from the centre of Lexington, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Grass Airport flight status
How do I check Blue Grass Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Blue Grass Airport (LEX) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Blue Grass Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Blue Grass Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Blue Grass Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Blue Grass Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Blue Grass Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes LEX and KLEX mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. LEX is the IATA code for Blue Grass Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KLEX is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Blue Grass Airport in?
Blue Grass Airport keeps America/New_York time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.