Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lexington, NC at 733 ft. KEXX reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24), longest 5,004 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KEXX in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 7 statute miles, broken clouds at 400 ft, overcast at 1,700 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 400 ft.
METAR KEXX 130655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN004 OVC017 23/23 A2998 RMK AO2 T02250225
What changed at KEXX?
Since the 0635Z (2:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to LIFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,600 ft to 400 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KEXX
KEXX is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 400 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 733 ft). KEXX does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 26 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KEXX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 5,004 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 24 | 5,004 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 400 ft.
KEXX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KEXX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KEXX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UUA /OV GSO/TM 0153/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23R
GSO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23RRemarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEXX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEXX reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 71 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 24
- 53%
- 06
- 47%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KEXX
- FAA LID
- EXX
- City
- Lexington
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 733 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7811, -80.3038
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGSO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 16m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Triad Aeromodelers, Inc - Lee Smith Rd , Lexington, NC · 7 mi
- Rowan Aero Modelers Inc 4 , Salibury, NC · 11 mi
- Winston-Salem RC Club - Phillips Lane , Mocksville, NC · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KEXX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEXX reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.4 kt, calm 53.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 | 9.4 | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 78.3 | 9.5 | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 82.0 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 83.8 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| May | 78.7 | 12.9 | 6.4 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 82.4 | 11.1 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 80.8 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 75.3 | 16.2 | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 74.7 | 15.5 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 81.5 | 10.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 73.8 | 11.9 | 6.5 | 7.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.5 kt |
| Feb | 3.0 kt |
| Mar | 3.4 kt |
| Apr | 3.3 kt |
| May | 2.6 kt |
| Jun | 2.1 kt |
| Jul | 1.8 kt |
| Aug | 1.6 kt |
| Sep | 1.8 kt |
| Oct | 1.9 kt |
| Nov | 2.0 kt |
| Dec | 2.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEXX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KEXX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KEXX?+
KEXX has 2 runways: 06, 24; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEXX report its own weather?+
Yes. Davidson County Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEXX have a TAF?+
No. KEXX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 26 nm away.
Does KEXX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KEXX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEXX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEXX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Davidson County Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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