Flying in Lexington, KY
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Lexington — the nearest is Blue Grass Airport (KLEX), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 39m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 21m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Lexington
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Blue Grass Airport
Capital City Airport
Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport
Stuart Powell Field
Fleming Mason Airport
Samuels Field
Bowman Field
Taylor County Airport
Brown County Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:41–19:19 | 14h 39m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:19–16:41 | 9h 21m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18.6°C / 65°F | 7.2°C / 45°F | 18 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 29.4°C / 85°F | 18.8°C / 66°F | 14 km/h | 41% |
| Autumn | 19.7°C / 67°F | 9.5°C / 49°F | 15 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 8.3°C / 47°F | -0.7°C / 31°F | 18 km/h | 39% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Lexington, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
Flying with Floks near Lexington
Find the local flying community on Floks — book an instructor, rent an aircraft, or try a discovery flight. New area? Be the first to list.
Open Floks →