Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) is a regional airport serving Lexington, KY at 979 ft. KLEX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 09, 22, 27), longest 7,004 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 KLEX 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 from the south (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KLEX 130929Z 19003KT 7SM CLR 21/20 A2998 RMK AO2 T02060200 $
What changed at KLEX?
Since the 0922Z (5:22 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 2 SM to 7 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KLEX
KLEX is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 979 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KLEX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 7,004 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 4,000 ft | concrete | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 09 | 4,000 ft | concrete | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 7,004 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLEX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY: 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 KLEX 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 KLEX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LOZ UA /OV AZQ/TM 0935/FL310/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
LOZ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZQLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0935Reported at 09:35 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV HYK300007/TM 0918/FL020/TP CRJ9/SK CLR/RM DURC
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HYK300007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0918Reported at 09:18 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV YRK/TM 0909/FL370/TP A20N/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
HTS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YRKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0909Reported at 09:09 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV HOC/TM 0901/FL370/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HOCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0901Reported at 09:01 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
LOZ UA /OV AZQ/TM 0829/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP
LOZ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZQLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0829Reported at 08:29 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light -occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV I50/TM 0815/FL330/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV I50Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0815Reported at 08:15 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV 6I2/TM 0546/FL350/TP B748/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6I2Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0546Reported at 05:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B748Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
IMS UA /OV GVR/TM 0518/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS MOD
IMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GVRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLEX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLEX reported mostly VFR across 38 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 22
- 43%
- 04
- 27%
- 27
- 22%
- 09
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (1:25 AM EDT)
TAF KLEX 130525Z 1306/1406 20003KT P6SM SKC FM131000 22003KT 4SM BR SKC FM131300 23004KT P6SM SKC FM131800 25007KT P6SM SKC FM132100 27008KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLEX
- IATA
- LEX
- FAA LID
- LEX
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 979 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.0351, -84.6067
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 9m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KLEX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLEX reported VFR conditions during about 79.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 254 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.5 | 23.0 | 8.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 67.6 | 20.6 | 8.1 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 14.3 | 5.6 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 85.5 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| May | 84.8 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 7.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 86.4 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 88.0 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 86.1 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 14.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 63.0 | 24.7 | 7.8 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLEX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KLEX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLEX?+
KLEX has 4 runways: 04, 09, 22, 27; the longest is 7,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLEX report its own weather?+
Yes. Blue Grass Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLEX have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLEX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLEX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLEX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLEX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) 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 Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)
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 Blue Grass Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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