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Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has completed and opened its new long-term parking expansion, adding 815 additional parking spaces just in time for the peak summer travel season.

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is celebrating the launch of a second daily Delta Air Lines flight between Lexington and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), beginning Sunday, June 7.

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) today announced Future LEX, a bold, multi-phase development program to enhance the passenger experience.

United Airlines has upgraded its daily non-stop flight between Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Denver, Colorado (DEN) by increasing the aircraft size to an Airbus A319 with 126 seats and a larger first-class cabin.

Blue Grass Airport is kicking off summer travel with seasonal Saturday non-stop flights between Lexington and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Weekend travel just got easier for central Kentucky travelers. Seasonal Saturday non-stop service between Lexington and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is coming to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) May 9 through August 8, 2026.

Blue Grass Airport is pleased to announce a growing presence of United Airlines in Lexington that will bring larger aircraft and greater connectivity for central and southeastern Kentucky travelers.

Beginning June 7, 2026, Delta Air Lines will offer a second daily flight between Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), providing travelers with even more options and flexibility when flying between central Kentucky and New York City.

Today, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is proud to announce a record-breaking 1,614,053 total passengers in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 1,571,805 passengers set in 2024.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board is pleased to welcome Tony Bonner as a new board member. Mr. Bonner will serve a four-year term on the airport’s 10-member board.

Today, Blue Grass Airport and Fayette County Public Schools unveiled a snowplow painted by Lexington Middle School students, the result of a unique partnership that combined art, education and aviation.

Today, Blue Grass Airport celebrated the launch of GoodMaps’ advanced indoor navigation and accessible mapping technology, just in time for the busy holiday travel season.

Today, Blue Grass Airport’s Regional Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Training Center celebrated a recent 4,200 square foot expansion of its facility with an Open House showcasing new interior and exterior enhancements.

Blue Grass Airport officials were joined by Kentucky State Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to break ground on a new parking enhancement project designed to serve the airport’s growing traveler base.

Blue Grass Airport celebrates the return of non-stop daily flights between Lexington, Kentucky, and New York LaGuardia Airport via Delta Air Lines.

Allegiant today begins service from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Florida.

As travelers gear up for Spring Break, Blue Grass Airport is preparing for an increase in passenger traffic and wants to ensure a seamless travel experience for everyone coming to the airportAs travelers gear up for Spring Break, Blue Grass Airport is preparing for an increase in passenger traffic and wants to ensure a seamless travel experience for everyone coming to the airport.

Blue Grass Airport proudly announces that Eric J. Frankl, A.A.E., is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Airport Executives.

Today, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) proudly celebrates a record-breaking 1,571,805 passengers in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 1,465,049 passengers set in 2019.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Brian Wells as Chair of the Board for 2025.