WestLEX General Aviation Services

Call Directions Website Contact the business

WestLEX General Aviation Services Serving pilots, aviators and enthusiasts of Blue Grass Airport since 2018.

09/08/2026

⚠️ Notice ⚠️

Tomorrow, September 9, Blue Grass Airport will be hosting a full-scale emergency exercise. As a result, you may see an increased presence of emergency responders at the airport. This is all part of a simulated training exercise and is not an emergency.

For the GA community on the west side, there will be adjustments to operations on that day. Runway 9-27 will be closed. However, the ramp will remain open, as will taxiway access to Runway 4-22, so GA pilots may access WestLEX and 4-22 as they like. We ask that pilots remain alert as they taxi, as there will be many people of all ages and levels of airport familiarity in the area.

For our next , we wanted to know: Why are most aircraft painted white?As it turns out, there are several reasons!White ...
08/15/2026

For our next , we wanted to know: Why are most aircraft painted white?

As it turns out, there are several reasons!

White reflects sunlight better than other colors, which keeps the aircraft cooler and minimizes any heat-related damage that could occur. The color also makes it easier for birds and other pilots to spot the plane in the air. Using white paint is also a cost-saving measure, too! The paint fades slower than darker colors, making it less necessary to be repainted regularly.

Do you have a favorite aircraft color or livery? Let us know in the comments!

08/08/2026

We asked WestLEX staff and pilots: What sound does a plane make? 🔊✈️

07/24/2026

It’s safe to say we like planes here at WestLEX!

It's a beautiful day to go flying...
07/16/2026

It's a beautiful day to go flying...

Have you ever been on a plane that's received a water cannon salute? This tradition originated in the late 19th and earl...
07/10/2026

Have you ever been on a plane that's received a water cannon salute? This tradition originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where maritime ships were welcomed and launched with water arches to honor a successful voyage. Now, the tradition carries over into aviation, where salutes are used as a mark of respect for final flights of an aircraft, new aircraft arrivals, a pilot's final flight or for veterans and service members arriving home.

Check out some water cannon salutes we've had here at Blue Grass Airport over the years!

WestLEX sees aircraft of all kinds... including the Goodyear Blimp! This week, we were lucky enough to see the blimp lan...
06/11/2026

WestLEX sees aircraft of all kinds... including the Goodyear Blimp! This week, we were lucky enough to see the blimp land and even got to snap some pics of WestLEX from the window of Wingfoot Two. Let us know in the comments below if you've ever been able to see the blimp here at LEX.

05/29/2026

WestLEX merch is on sale! Hats and shirts are $5 each and are limited in quantity. Be sure to get your bugler merch before it's gone forever!

Stop by our front desk during operating hours to purchase one and rep WestLEX wherever you go.

Already bought your merch? We want to see! Tag us in your photos and use the hashtag .

Today, we are proud to announce the beginning of a new chapter at Blue Grass Airport! Future LEX is a multi-phased devel...
05/28/2026

Today, we are proud to announce the beginning of a new chapter at Blue Grass Airport! Future LEX is a multi-phased development program that will include the largest construction project in airport history. While continuing to provide the approach to convenience and customer service that has always been a focus at LEX, we are excited for the growth ahead. Visit https://ow.ly/IU0c50Z5l39.

Blue Grass Airport is a frequent stop for the Goodyear Blimp, with the airship having touched down here many times durin...
05/22/2026

Blue Grass Airport is a frequent stop for the Goodyear Blimp, with the airship having touched down here many times during the blimp’s 100+ year history. The blimp first landed at Halley Field—Lexington's first airfield—around 1930 and landed at Blue Grass Airport for the first time on May 12, 1948.

While the current airships are still referred to as “blimps,” the presence of an internal structure in each of the four airships in the fleet technically classifies them as a “semi-rigid airship.” A blimp has no internal structure and relies on the pressure of the gas used to hold its shape, while a semi-rigid airship uses an internal keel or truss structure (in addition to gas) to support its balloon-like shape.

Address

4464 Gumbert Road
Lexington, KY
40510

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

+18594253230

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WestLEX General Aviation Services posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to WestLEX General Aviation Services:

Shortcuts

Share

Category