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KLEX
Blue Grass Airport · Lexington
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
979 ft / 298 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (LEXINGTON TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Blue Grass Airport (KLEX), located in Lexington, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 979 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Blue Grass Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLEX / LEX
Municipality
Lexington
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
979 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,003 ft / 2,135 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42° / 222°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42° / 222°
RWY 04 (42°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: LEX | CRS: 46°
RWY 22 (222°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: GNJ | CRS: 226°
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 87° / 267°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09 (87°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (267°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D LEXINGTON APP/DEP
120.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.30 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
132.35 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR LEXINGTON TWR
119.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026