Davidson County Executive Airport

EXX · KEXX · Lexington, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
732 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,004 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
7W
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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:51 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:03 AM10:03Z
Sunrise06:31 AM10:31Z
Sunset08:23 PM00:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:51 PM00:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:51 PM → 06:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:23 PM → 05:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 148°downwind 058°base 328°final 238°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
238° mag · 231° true
Dimensions
5,004 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 058°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
702 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 26 ft, 453 ft from threshold, 39 ft L of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
30 ft
TDZ elevation
714 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 17k, Double wheel 60k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.825

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Greensboro”
App/Dep
126.6

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
135.075APT REMARK 7 WITH GCO FREQ
327.075APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 06
RunwayILS
RWY 06ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.75 (EXX) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GSO 116.20 · LIB 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GSO · Greensboro VORTAC 116.20 · 109X High r228° / 22.5 NM
LIB · Liberty VORTAC 113.00 · 77X Low r270° / 33.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KEXX
Coordinates
35.7811, -80.3038
Elevation
732 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.825 · ☎ 336-956-2967
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
EXX
Attendance
ALL 0800-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1961/05
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 06; REILS RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 24: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DAVIDSON COUNTY ARPT AUTH
1673 AVIATION WAY, LEXINGTON, NC
336-956-7774
Manager
KAREL VAN DER LINDEN
1673 AVIATION WAY, LEXINGTON, NC
336-956-7774
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 135.075 THRU GSO CD & FLT SVCS.
  • MAX RAMP WT 30000 LBS SINGLE WHEEL, 60000 LBS DUAL WHEEL.
  • FOLLOW TWY CNTRLN TO PRKG.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY A FM RWY 24 TO TWY A3 HAS DROP-OFF UP TO 60 FT 20 FT FM PAVEMENT EDGE.
  • FOR CD CTC GREENSBORO APCH AT 743-222-6129. FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 369/F/C/X/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 06; REILS RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL 24 HR SELF SVC WITH CREDIT CARD.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 336-847-2983. UNATNDD JULY 4TH, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS DAY.
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About KEXX

Davidson County Executive Airport (EXX · KEXX) is an airport in Lexington, NC, at 732 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,004 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KEXX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KEXX have a control tower?

No. Davidson County Executive Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KEXX?

Davidson County Executive Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KEXX?

Davidson County Executive Airport is in Lexington, NC, at an elevation of 732 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7811, -80.3038.

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