# Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

> Lexington, US · IATA: LEX · ICAO: KLEX · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LEX` |
| ICAO | `KLEX` |
| City | Lexington |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 298 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 38.03650, -84.60590 |

## Description

Million-dollar yearlings next door, regional jets on the apron: Blue Grass Airport (IATA: LEX, ICAO: KLEX) sits directly across from Keeneland Racecourse, in the heart of Kentucky horse country. The field set a record in 2025 with 1,614,053 passengers, flying American, Delta, United and Allegiant to the major hubs, with Delta restoring year-round New York-LaGuardia service. Specialized equine charters land here for Keeneland's Thoroughbred sales, the world's largest. Beyond that, air cargo is limited to small belly volumes – freight forwarders book via Louisville (SDF) or Cincinnati (CVG), each about an hour away.

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