7 Outdoor Adventures in Lexington
From water adventures to a spirited community and rolling Piedmont landscape, here’s where to explore beyond barbecue in this Davidson County town.
Sky Aircraft Maintenance Expands Rapidly as KEXX Becomes a Growing Aviation Hub
Sky Aircraft Maintenance (SAM) is expanding rapidly at KEXX, running double shifts and adding a 2nd & 3rd hangar to meet growing demand. With aircraft arriving from 37 U.S. states in 2024, KEXX…
Flying for Barbecue – Eating our way across North Carolina
No one cares.
That was my first thought when it was proposed that we fly across the state of North Carolina in search of the best barbecue. And when I say “no one cares,” I don’t mean that pork-e…
The Top 10 States For Flying Privately In The US
The United States sees more private aviation flights than any other country in the world. Nearly 65% of all private jets are registered in the US, and major airports nationwide record tens of thousa…
HAPPY FACE: FBO Customer Service and Line Techs Are GA’s Front Line
We arrived in Lexington, North Carolina, at Davidson County Executive Airport (EXX) tired and hungry but the smiling face and great local intel from FlyHigh Lexington FBO customer service representat…
Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) contributes $130 million annually in local economic impact.
An increase of 71% over in 2021
Lexington, NC (January 17, 2023) – North Carolina’s publicly owned airports contribute $72 billion to the state’s economy and support 330,000 jobs, according to a re…
Davidson County Executive Airport Completes 10-Year MALSR Installation Project
To better enhance safety and increase traffic at the airport, EXX installed a Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System (MALSR), providing pilots with enhanced visual guidance for landing aircraft in…
Davidson County Executive Airport Wins Award for MALSR
The Davidson County Executive Airport has been awarded the 2022 Mobi Award for most voted project and received Honorable Mention in the Small Urban category at the Mobi Awards ceremony, presented by…
Elite Flight Academy opens in Davidson County
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Two Piedmont Triad natives are opening a flight school in Davidson County to teach the next generation of pilots.
The Elite Flight Academy held its grand opening Thursday…
Davidson County leaders hope $3.8 million airport investment will spark future growth
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Davidson County leaders are hopeful a $3.8 million investment at Davidson County Executive Airport will help attract more business to the area.
Davidson County Executive Airport gets over $700 thousand dollars for safety improvements from N.C. Board of Transportation
This is a major step forward in enhancing the safety of the airplanes, pilots and passengers the airport serves.
Sky Aviation Holdings donates two jets to GTCC Foundation
New KEXX tenant Sky Aviation Holdings made a very generous contribution to Guilford Technical Community College
Davidson County gives $1.2 million in tax surplus to airport
The County Commissioners approved $1.2 million to invest in the Davidson County Executive Airport.
Approach Lights Coming Soon to the Airport
“Lighting system will be first of its kind, that crosses an interstate in NC!”
The $4.5 million project will enhance pilot safety and will be an asset to the airport as it grows.
New aircraft maintenance company opens at Davidson County Executive Airport
https://www.the-dispatch.com/story/news/2021/02/13/davidson-county-airport-gains-new-aircraft-maintenance-company/6735282002/
Lexington, NC (XXXX, 2021) – The Davidson County Executive Airpor…
The Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) contributes $70 million in local economic impact
Contact: Jack Robertson Tel: 336-956-7774 Jack@FlyHighInc.com
Lexington, NC (January 11, 2021) – North Carolina’s pu…
I-85 Lane Closures
LEXINGTON – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have planned nightly lane closures on Interstate 85 next week in conjunction with an airport lighting project in Davidson County.&nb…
15 storylines to watch in the ’20s: Egger Wood Products
A family-owned company is set to open its doors in Davidson County. This is no small mom-and-pop, though. Egger Wood Products,
which is headquartered in Tyrol, Austria, will open the first of its…
CAA Preferred FBO
Fly High Lexington is proud to be a CAA Preferred FBO!
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Learn To Fly at KEXX in Lexington, NC
Try our Introduction to Flying Experience for just $135! The 1/2hr introduction has 3 seats available and it makes a great gift!
KEXX Press Releases
Davidson County Executive Airport Wins State Safety Award
The North Carolina Department on Transportation — Division of Aviation presented its 2018 Airport Safety Mark of Distinction Award to the Davidson County Executive Airport at the North Carolina Airp…
Heated Hangar Space
Tis the season for icing conditions, in the air and on the ground.
To help keep your aircraft free of ice, Fly High Lexington is offering a heated 12,000 square foot Community Hangar while you are at…
When Pigs Fly
Fly High Lexington Launches Lexington Style Barbecue Fly-In
With Backcountry Barbecue
Lexington, NC (November 28, 2011) – Fly High Lexington, a full service FBO at the Davidson County Executive Air…
CIS Thank You – Big Toy Day
Dear Karel,
Please pass along our thanks to the airplane owners who joined us last week for Big Toy Day 2011! More than 1,500 children and their families came out to the Davidson County Executive Air…
2011 Barbecue Festival Fly In
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Celebration of First Anniversary
Celebration of First Anniversary and a 48% increase in fuel sales for Fly High Lexington, at the Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, NC
Lexington, NC (August 1, 2011) – August 1, 2011 m…
Big Toy Day
Save the date for second run of Big Toy Day
The second-annual Big Toy Day presented by Communities In Schools of Lexington/Davidson
County will take place on Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Davi…
Big Toy Day
It’s big And it’s back!
Big Toy Day
Come explore fire trucks, boats, planes, hot rods and more!
Don’t miss your chance to ride away on a brand new bicycle! CIS will be selling raffle tickets for $…
Wake Forest Sports and Sapona Country Club sign deals with Fly High Lexington
Lexington, NC (May 26, 2011) – Fly High Lexington, a new FBO at the Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, NC has signed agreements with Wake Forest Sports and Sapona Country Club, a private…
Fly High Lexington – Guarantees Fuel Prices on Fltplan.com
Fly High Lexington, a new FBO operator at the Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington,
North Carolina features guaranteed fuel pricing on www.Fltplan.com, a discount for
Sun n’ Fun and a free…
Davidson County Executive Airport Authority Meeting Schedule – 2011
Davidson County Executive Airport Authority
Meeting Schedule – 2011
January 26, 2011 – 7pm
March 30, 2011 – 7pm
May 25, 2011 – 7pm
July 27, 2011 – 7pm
September 28, 2011 – 7pm
November 16, 201…
New FBO Operator at Davidson County Executive Airport, Lexington NC New Website and Special Fly In Packages
Lexington, NC (December 15, 2010) – Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington, North Carolina is under the direction of a new fixed base operator. Karel Van Der Linden replaced former FBO operat…
Fly High Lexington’s Grand Opening!
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Barbecue Festival Fly In – Oct 23, 2010
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