Empty-leg hub
KLEX — Blue Grass Airport
United StatesLexington
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 422 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,850.
422 live empty legs involving KLEX
Empty-leg demand
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 253 outbound and 169 inbound across 422 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at KLEX center on a median ask of $20,850, with an observed range of $5,380–$254,300 (422 priced listings).
Empty legs leaving KLEX concentrate toward KACV, KAGS, KBBG.
Aircraft mix at KLEX is led by Bombardier Challenger 300 (Super Midsize Jet) (22 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 605, Learjet 60 also active.
Key takeaways
- KLEX: 422 live empty legs (253 out / 169 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KLEX: $20,850 (n=422).
- Busiest corridor: to KACV (20 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 300 (22 legs, ~5%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at KLEX creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 422 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 | KACVCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | 20 | $52,900 |
| Outbound to | KAGSAugusta Regional At Bush Field | 20 | $12,050 |
| Outbound to | KBBGBranson Airport | 20 | $18,850 |
| Outbound to | KICTWichita Eisenhower National Airport | 20 | $20,550 |
| Outbound to | KSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | 20 | $11,100 |
| Outbound to | KVPSDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | 20 | $21,200 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 22 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 22 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 20 |
| Cessna Citation Excel | Midsize Jet | 19 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 15 |
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 |
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FAQ
How active is KLEX for empty legs?
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) has 422 live empty-leg listings — 253 departing and 169 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KLEX?
The median ask at KLEX is $20,850 across 422 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 KACV (California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport), with 20 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KLEX most often?
The Bombardier Challenger 300, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KLEX, with 22 live listings (~5% 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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