Blue Grass Airport

The Lexington Blue Grass Airport Terminal Area Plan (TAP) outlines a forward-thinking blueprint for the airport's evolution over the next two decades, anticipating a doubling of annual passenger volumes by 2045. The plan recommends a phased and flexible approach to terminal redevelopment, focusing on creating right-sized spaces, expanding gates from 10 to 13, and modernizing security, baggage systems, and passenger amenities. It also addresses the landside experience through curbfront expansion and a new Ground Transportation Center, all while emphasizing operational efficiency and sustainability. Two main concepts, Concept 4 ('L' Configuration) and a Hybrid Concept, are advanced for further development.

This document provides an overview of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Goal Update for Blue Grass Airport for Federal Fiscal Years 2024-2026. The plan outlines the airport's requirement to establish goals for DBE participation in federally-funded projects, aiming to ensure nondiscrimination, create a level playing field, and remove barriers for DBEs. It details the methodology for calculating and adjusting these goals, including market area determination, base figure calculation, and consideration of race-neutral and race-conscious participation, with specific project goals identified for each fiscal year.

This Master Plan outlines the official development plan for Blue Glass Airport, focusing on recommended future airport facilities and airspace. The plan details improvements across various areas including the airfield (runway and taxiway enhancements), general aviation facilities, passenger terminal expansion, aprons, parking, and support infrastructure. It also addresses airspace requirements, land use considerations, and property acquisition strategies, with the overarching goal of accommodating forecast traffic levels and protecting identified areas for future development over a 20-year planning horizon.

The Master Plan for Blue Grass Airport provides long-term guidance for airport improvements and land development over a 20-year planning period. It evaluates current space utilization and operational characteristics across the airfield, terminal, support facilities, ground access, and land development considerations. The plan aims to accommodate projected aviation activity in a logical and financially feasible manner, ensuring continued improvements and addressing future needs.

This Master Plan Study for Blue Grass Airport presents a comprehensive 20-year forecast of aviation activity and demand, spanning from 2022 through 2041. Its primary purpose is to guide facility sizing and capacity recommendations for future airport development, covering both airside and landside infrastructure. Key focus areas include projections for passenger enplanements, air carrier operations and fleet mix, general aviation operations, based aircraft, air cargo operations, military operations, and peak activity levels, all while accounting for the impacts of COVID-19 and anticipated recovery trends.