Empty-leg hub
KLEX — Blue Grass Airport
United StatesLexington
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 558 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $11,200.
558 live empty legs involving KLEX
- Code
- KLEX
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 7,003 ft
- Live legs
- 558
Empty-leg demand
Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 398 of 558 live legs (71%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at KLEX is led by Embraer Phenom 100 (Very Light Jet) (240 legs), with Pilatus PC-24, Beechjet 400A also active.
Repositioning into KLEX is concentrated from KBOS, KHFD, KPVD.
Priced empty legs at KLEX center on a median ask of $11,200, with an observed range of $2,302–$198,400 (558 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KLEX: 558 live empty legs (160 out / 398 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KLEX: $11,200 (n=558).
- Busiest corridor: from KBOS (9 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Phenom 100 (240 legs, ~43%).
Inbound repositioning into KLEX creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 558 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KBOSLogan International Airport | 9 | $16,900 |
| Inbound from | KHFDHartford Brainard Airport | 9 | $15,700 |
| Inbound from | KPVDTheodore Francis Green State Airport | 9 | $16,500 |
| Inbound from | KTPATampa International Airport | 9 | $18,500 |
| Outbound to | KN79Northumberland County Airport | 8 | $14,300 |
| Outbound to | KPITPittsburgh International Airport | 8 | $11,750 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100 | Very Light Jet | 240 |
| Pilatus PC-24 | Light Jet | 67 |
| Beechjet 400A | Light Jet | 63 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 14 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
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 558 live empty-leg listings — 160 departing and 398 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KLEX?
The median ask at KLEX is $11,200 across 558 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 from KBOS (Logan International Airport), with 9 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KLEX most often?
The Embraer Phenom 100, a Very Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KLEX, with 240 live listings (~43% 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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