Blue Grass Airport seeks to make every travel experience as easy as possible and is committed to providing all guests with exceptional customer service. If you have feedback on how Blue Grass Airport can assist with any encountered barriers as a traveler, please contact us so we can provide a seamless passenger experience.
Here are some helpful tips to guide passengers with disabilities.
Blue Grass Airport is regulated by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100.259) and Section 520 of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. These Acts prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (over 40), religion, gender identity, veteran status or disability. To request a modification or accommodation, contact the airport’s ADA Coordinator at 859.425.3100 or via the Guest Services/Administration Contact Form. For information on submitting a discrimination complaint, visit the Nondiscrimination section of this website.
GoodMaps is an indoor navigation and web mapping solution that provides turn-by-turn directions throughout Blue Grass Airport through mobile apps, plus interactive maps on the website for virtual exploration. GoodMaps is particularly helpful for visitors who need audio guidance, step-free routes or want to preview the airport space before arriving. You can download the mobile app free from the App Store or Google Play, or explore interactive maps.
ADA-compliant parking spaces are located in the Short-term and Long-term lots. Any customer with a handicap placard may park in either lot and will only be charged the Long-term parking rate for the length of their stay. Please provide placard, name and phone number to the cashier upon exiting to receive this discount.
Contact your rental car agency to inquire about vehicles with hand controls. Rental car agencies will usually offer this service if given 72-hour notice prior to arrival.
All airport restrooms have an extra-wide stall with side railings and are accessible to individuals with wheelchairs or walkers. A family/unisex restroom is available on the lower level of the terminal prior to security checkpoint and then also in Concourse B.
Service animals, who are trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, are welcome throughout the terminal while assisting their owners. To provide service animals with a bathroom break prior to getting on a flight, visit LEX Pets on the lower level of Concourse A.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and that you may need a helping hand, understanding or more time during your travel experience. Sunflower lanyards are available complimentary in a freestanding display in front of Blue Grass Airport’s TSA Security Checkpoint, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Travelers may maintain their lanyards for future use. Please note, Sunflower lanyards do not provide any special clearance or expedited security screening. Lanyards simply serve as a reminder to airport staff to offer help or assistance.
TSA Cares is a helpline that provides information and assistance for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances. Contact them 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
Passengers have complimentary access to the Kentucky Relay Service via a telephone located at the Welcome Center in baggage claim. This service relays calls between deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired individuals and allows them to “talk” to anyone and at any time without any communication barriers. The Kentucky Relay Service is a third-party communicator that relays messages back and forth between individuals.
In addition to audio paging, Blue Grass Airport has visual paging that is shown on monitors throughout the terminal. Paging services are available by calling 859.425.3100.
Passengers seeking wheelchair assistance are encouraged to notify their airline when making flight arrangements. Upon arrival at the airport, passengers should go to their airline ticket counter for assistance.