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Flying for Barbecue – Eating our way across North Carolina

March 11, 2025
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…

Upcoming Runway Closures

December 2, 2019
Runway 06/24 will be closed between 21:00 – 07:00 nightly from 12/18/19 – 12/19/19 The runway will be open during the day, the closure will not start until 9 pm on Wednesday, and will reopen the next…

BBQ Festival 2019!

October 28, 2019
Thank you to all the pilots who flew in for this year’s BBQ Festival!  The weather was perfect for late October.  We hope everyone enjoyed the festival and the great Lexington Style BBQ…

Full Ramp!

October 28, 2019
  The Davidson County Executive Airport has the ramp space and personnel to comfortably park more than 22 turbines/jets and large pistons, up to G-IVs!   The above picture is from a local…

Barbecue Festival & Fly-in 2019

September 4, 2019
  36th Annual Barbecue Festival and Fly-In – Lexington, NC – October 26, 2019 Fly High Lexington at the Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) is hosting a fly-in on Saturday, October 26, 2019…

The High Point Market

April 8, 2019
For those who are in the furniture industry, whether they design furniture, sell furniture, or are collectors who love furniture; there is an event that is held twice a year that shouldn’t be missed…

Furnitureland South

April 8, 2019
Human beings have used furniture for thousands of years, whether it involved using rocks as primitive tables in prehistoric times or carving their own furniture using stone, wood, and other materials…

The High Point Rockers

April 8, 2019
Although it might be easier said than done, there are many ways for a city to rejuvenate itself economically. There are cities that might offer tax credits for a certain industry such as the film ind…

Flights Near High Point University

April 8, 2019
There are many things to do in High Point, North Carolina, but one of the reasons that many visit the town is because of High Point University. While the university might not be as well-known as othe…

High Point Airport at Fly High Lexington

April 8, 2019
  High Point Airport Economic Impact State of Aviation Current Fuel Prices Jet A with Prist $4.25 100LL $5.30 100…

Aviator’s Rendezvous 2019

March 7, 2019
  Aviator’s Rendezvous, “Something for Everyone”! May 4-5, 2019 10:00-21:00 Saturday. 10:00-18:00 Sunday. 2-day Fly-In event featuring: static displays, airplane rides, cool cars, aviation vend…

BBQ Capital Cook-off

February 7, 2019
   BBQ Capital City Cook-Off and Fly-In – Lexington, NC – April 26-27, 2019 A Kansas City Barbecue Society Sanctioned Event featuring more than 70 competition teams, live music, plenty of…

10th Annual Big Toy Day and Fly-In

February 7, 2019
The 10th Annual Big Toy Day and Fly in is August 24, 2019 from 10:00 – 14:00! Hosted by Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County and Fly High Lexington on site at the Davidson County Exe…

Annual Memorial Day Parade

April 4, 2017
31st Annual NC Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, Thomasville, NC, Monday, May 29, 2017

Airport Improvements Coming Soon to KEXX

February 22, 2017
Improvements to the runway at the Davidson County airport have become necessary after excessive cracking began to take over the surface.

Aircraft Auction – August 31, 2016

August 3, 2016
Aircraft to be auctioned at KEXX!Please visit: Country Boys Auction for more pictures and information. LEXINGTON, NC • AUG 31 at 12:00pmView Full CalendarLEXINGTON, NCAUCTION – 8/31/16 – BEECHJET 400…

New GPU

February 29, 2016
Fly High Lexington is proud to announce that we now have a Hobart JetEx-4, with 1,600 starting amps, it is ready to start your jet or provide power for air conditioning.  In our effort to be continua…
February 26, 2016
Join Fly High Lexington in sending our Active Duty and Retired Service Members to the 2016 Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Only $26.75/ticket! To purchase – Contact: Jamie Johnson jjohn…

7th Annual Big Toy Day: August 27, 2016

February 23, 2016
7th Annual Big Toy Day is August 27, 2016 from 10am to 2pmHosted by Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County and Fly High LexingtonDavidson County Executive Airport, Lexington, NC – KEXXCo…

Hangars available and Build to suit

April 13, 2015
    Looking for hangar space in the Piedmont Triad region of NC? KEXX (Lexington, NC) has a limited number of T-hangars, corporate hangars (60 X 60) and land available. Sites for hanga…

Bonanza & Baron Pilot Training Clinic April 17-

March 23, 2015

6th Annual Big Toy Day & Fly-in

March 17, 2014
 6th Annual Big Toy Day is August 29, 2015 from 10am to 2pmHosted by Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County and Fly High LexingtonDavidson County Executive Airport, Lexington, NC – KEXXC…

Sun ‘n Fun Traveler Discount

January 22, 2014
Fly High Lexington is offering $0.20 off retail discount for pilots flying to and from Sun ‘n Fun!  Just mention “Sun ‘n Fun” to take advantage of this offer!   Located between Charlotte and G…

Fuel Cards

October 15, 2013
For the convenience of our flying customers, Fly High Lexington accepts all major credit cards and fuel card programs.  These include: Fuel Card Programs Air Card Alliance Card Arrow Energy…

Shell Aeroclass Points

August 14, 2013

Barbecue Festival & Fly In

July 29, 2013
Mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary of the Lexington Barbecue Festival, October 26, 2013! Saturday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm in Uptown Lexington Discounted fuel pricing Free shuttle to festi…

Ty Dillon Wins in Kentucky!

June 28, 2013
Congratulations to Ty Dillon, grandson of KEXX tenant Richard Childress, on his win in Kentucky! From: http://www.hardcoreracefans.com/nascar-truck-news/7569-ty-dillon-wins-kentucky-truck-race-resul…

Big Toy Day and Fly-In 2013

June 3, 2013
Mark your calendars!  Big Toy Day is back on August 24 at the Davidson County Executive Airport.  Come out for a day full of cars, trucks, planes, games, and food!   For more information visit…

Hospice of Davidson County Golf Tournament

March 27, 2013
Golf Tournament at Sapona Ridge Country Club April 25, 2013 6th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of Davidson County Thursday, April 25 at Sapona Ridge Country Club in Lexington, NC Regi…

Spring Hangar Special

March 4, 2013

Uptown Lexington To Offer Free WiFi

January 8, 2013
Please join us for Uptown Lexington Outdoor Public CityWiFi Cable Cutting Ceremony to be held at the Davidson County Historical Museum Old Courthouse on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. h…

Brinkley inducted into Davidson County Hall of Fame

October 25, 2012
Fly High Lexington tenant, and local racing legend, Ralph Brinkley was inducted into the Davidson Co. Hall of Fame! From The Dispatch:    http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20121020/NEWS/12102999…

Superior Aero Services

September 12, 2012
Superior Aero Services, operated by Robbie Newsome, is the new A&P maintenance shop at KEXX! http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120911/NEWS05/309119979/1004/news05?Title=New-business-lands-at…

BBQ Festival and Fly-In 10/27/2012

September 6, 2012
Complimentary Shuttle For Pilots and Passengers! Come one come all, for the 29th annual Lexington BBQ Festival and Davidson County Executive Airport Fly-In on October 27,2012! As Lexington’s signatu…

Big Toy Day

August 28, 2012
A big thank you goes out to all the visitors, vendors, and staff that made this year’s Big Toy Day and Fly-In a success! from: http://lexington-davidson.communitiesinschools.org/?p=851 Big Toy Day…

Lexington BBQ is #1

July 24, 2012
Lexington was just named the #1 city in the country for BBQ on Livability.com!  The Davidson County Executive Airport is a great place to fly in to enjoy this fine BBQ. http://livability.com/top-10/…

Big Chair Cruise In

June 8, 2012
Big Chair Cruise In

Big Toy Day – Davidson County Executive Airport

May 14, 2012
From Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County It’s BIG and it’s back again! Big Toy Day has been set for Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Davidson County Airport. We can’t wait to join our frie…