Empty-leg hub
KLEX — Blue Grass Airport
United StatesLexington
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 162 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $3,200.
162 live empty legs involving KLEX
- Code
- KLEX
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 7,003 ft
- Live legs
- 162
Empty-leg demand
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 141 of 162 live legs (87%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KLEX, accounting for about 52% of live inventory (84 of 162 legs).
The busiest live corridors at KLEX are to KVNY (8), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KLEX center on a median ask of $3,200, with an observed range of $100–$83,900 (162 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KLEX: 162 live empty legs (21 out / 141 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KLEX: $3,200 (n=162).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (8 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (84 legs, ~52%).
Inbound repositioning into KLEX creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 162 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 8 | $42,950 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,250 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,200 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $32,400 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $32,000 |
| Outbound to | KLNAPalm Beach County Park Airport | 3 | $16,500 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 84 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
| Learjet 75 | Super Light Jet | 7 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 6 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- LEX
- ICAO
- KLEX
- City
- Lexington
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 979 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,003 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.5 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- bluegrassairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,003 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 4,000 ft | 75 ft | concrete | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KLEX for empty legs?
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) has 162 live empty-leg listings — 21 departing and 141 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KLEX?
The median ask at KLEX is $3,200 across 162 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KLEX?
The strongest live corridor at KLEX is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KLEX most often?
The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KLEX, with 84 live listings (~52% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Blue Grass Airport?
The primary code for Blue Grass Airport is KLEX.
Where is KLEX airport located?
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) is in Lexington, United States.
What is the ICAO code for LEX?
The ICAO code for Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is KLEX.
What is the longest runway at KLEX?
The longest runway at Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) is 7,003 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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