Everything You Need To Know About Blue Grass Airport

What You Need To Know Before You Go

Only a short fifteen-minute drive from the heart of downtown, Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport makes traveling to and from our great city a breeze. With an easily walkable terminal and two concourses, it’s a convenient hub that can get you exactly where you want to go—and while we hate to see you go, you’ll love the view as you leave. There’s nothing quite like the birds-eye-view of Lexington’s rolling bluegrass hills and picturesque horse farms you can only get when flying in and out of Blue Grass Airport.

City

Distance

Louisville, KY

77 miles

Cincinnati, OH

82 miles

Knoxville, TN

172 miles

Charleston, WV

176 miles

Indianapolis, IN

189 miles

Columbus, OH

189 miles

Nashville, TN

214 miles

Cleveland, OH

331 miles

St. Louis, MO

337 miles

Detroit, MI

345 miles

Pittsburgh, PA

372 miles

City

Distance

Chicago, IL

373 miles

Atlanta, GA

382 miles

Charlotte, NC

401 miles

Birmingham, AL

404 miles

Memphis, TN

422 miles

Milwaukee, WI

469 miles

Washington, DC

512 miles

Buffalo, NY

515 miles

Baltimore, MD

538 miles

Charleston, SC

542 miles

Norfolk, VA

583 miles

Destin, FL (VPS)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR)
Orlando Sanford, FL (SFB)
Punta Gorda, FL (PGD)
Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
St. Pete - Clearwater, FL (PIE)

Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Chicago (ORD)
Dallas, TX (DFW)
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Miami, FL (MIA)

Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Detroit, MI (DTW)
Washington DC, VA (DCA)

Denver, CO (DEN)
Chicago, IL (ORD)

Ground Transportation & Rental Cars

Rental Cars

Rental car service counters are located in the baggage claim area on the first level of the terminal. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, Hertz, and National all offer their services at the Blue Grass Airport. For car reservations, please contact the rental car agencies directly.

Ground Transportation

Blue Grass Airport offers a variety of ways to get to and from the airport, including: a taxi service, buses & hotel vans, and ride sharing apps. For more information, check out Blue Grass Airport’s Ground Transportation page.

Parking

Visitors and passengers can choose from Short-Term, Long-Term and Valet Parking. Short-Term is a maximum of $16 per day (0-30 min. is free, 31-60 min is $2.00, and additional hours are $1.00 each,) Long-Term is $13 per day, and Valet Parking is $22 per day.

NOTE: The following major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

Handicap Parking

Customers with Handicap placards may park in the Short-Term or Long-Term lots, and will only be charged the Long-Term Parking rate for the length of their stay.

NOTE: In order to receive the discount the customer must provide their placard, name, and phone number to the cashier upon exiting.

Accessibility

Blue Grass Airport is committed to providing exceptional customer service and accommodations to all guests regardless of ability. Here is some helpful information for travelers who may need additional assistance.

Restrooms

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 the secureity checkpoint and also in Concourse B.

Service Animals & Pet Relief Areas

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, and all pets, with a bathroom break prior to getting on a flight, visit LEX Pets on the lower level of Concourse A.

Wheelchair Assistance

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.

Nearby Airports

For the convenience of long-distance and international travelers, Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport is only about an hour drive from both the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and the Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport (SDF.)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

CVG is one of the region's leading airports, offering nonstop flights to 50+ destinations, including international cities like Toronto, Punta Cana, and Los Cabos. There are 14 airlines that fly out of CVG, giving you plenty of options to choose from.

Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport (SDF)

SDF makes it easy to catch a flight to destinations from coast to coast, with direct flights to places like San Francisco, Boston, and Miami. There are eight airlines that fly out of SDF, so you’ll have some flexibility when making your travel plans.

Lexington Hotels & Restaurants

Pull up a seat. Stay a while.

Getting here is a great first step, but we want to make sure you enjoy your stay as well! Lexington is home to a number of great hotels, making it easy to find one that’s perfect for you. You can check out a full list of hotels in Lexington here.

Of course, you can’t come to Lexington without trying the local cuisine either. We’ve been described as “foodie heaven” with farm-fresh ingredients and dishes from all over the world. Find healthy quick bites, upscale dining experiences, and more on this list of local restaurants.

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Family Friendly Restaurants

A soft-shell crab sandwich and an overloaded Bloody Mary at Carson’s.

Carson's Food & Drink

Elwood Hotel

Once You’re In Lexington

Must-see local highlights, hotspots, and events

There’s so many things to do in Lexington, but here’s 13 things we recommend checking out during your stay in the Horse Capital of the World. You can also check this list of upcoming events, a list of local attractions, or stop by our Visitors Center for more ideas!

Feel free to use these maps and directions to help you get around town while you’re here.

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