Blue Grass Airport
KLEX, Lexington, KY
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,004 ft)
About 6 miles to downtown Lexington, across the road from Keeneland
Blue Grass airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lexington
Blue Grass Airport sits across the road from Keeneland, about 15 minutes from downtown Lexington.
- Main airport
- LEX / KLEX
- Elevation
- 979 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,004 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lexington
The airport has a 7,000-foot runway and private terminals.
Horse sales, racing and the Kentucky Derby make Lexington one of the busiest private markets in the region.
Lexington Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Lexington
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Keeneland
The track is minutes from the airport; ramps fill up during sales and meets.
Horse Farms
Most major farms are within 30 minutes.
When Demand Peaks in Lexington
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- April and October
- Keeneland race meets.
- September
- The Keeneland September yearling sale.
- May
- Derby week in Louisville, about an hour west.
Flight Times and Prices to Lexington
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LEX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 595 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,899 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 876 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 776 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 308 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 842 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,047 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,682 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,800–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lexington
Light jets fly from the Midwest and East Coast; super-midsize jets fly from Texas, Florida and the West Coast.
Lexington Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Keeneland?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX), directly across the road.
How long is a private flight from New York to Lexington?
About 1 hr 45 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
