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Flying Into Charlotte?
File for KEXX Instead.

Before you file for KCLT, take a look at KEXX.

Charlotte Douglas International (KCLT) is one of the busiest airports in the world — your GA aircraft contacts ramp control before it moves, sequences behind wide-body jets on four active runways, and typically pays landing fees. Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) is one hour north via I-85, Jet A is competitively priced with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase, and the ramp is yours the moment you touch down. Same region. Dramatically faster block-to-block. Lower cost per stop.

KEXX is a full-service FBO with no commercial traffic, no ramp control requirements, no ground stop, no holding short while an American wide-body clears. Fueling is handled by our Titan ACE Certified crew. They meet you on the ramp, your uplift is staged, and you are wheels-up again while crews at KCLT are still waiting on a taxi clearance. For flight departments that have experienced the friction of flying GA into a Class B hub, KEXX is a fundamentally different operation.

Need crew cars while your pax handle business on the ground? KEXX provides complimentary crew cars for short turnarounds — grab the keys, drop your passengers, and be back at the aircraft when they are done. The Charlotte metro corridor is one of the most active corporate aviation markets in the Southeast — banking and financial services, energy, motorsports, healthcare, and logistics all generate regular inbound traffic. If you are bringing pax into that market and your aircraft does not need KCLT’s 10,000-foot runway, KEXX gives you a clean ramp, a fast turn, and an hour’s drive to Charlotte — without the Class B overhead on both ends of the trip.

One Hour from Charlotte — Without the KCLT Overhead

KEXX is at 1673 Aviation Way, Lexington, NC — one hour from downtown Charlotte via I-85 South. Direct interstate access keeps the drive predictable regardless of Charlotte metro traffic. Ground transport to uptown Charlotte, the South End, the Ballantyne corridor, or anywhere in the metro is straightforward from the ramp.

Ground services on every arrival:

  • Crew cars — complimentary for short turnarounds
  • Rental cars — Hertz and Enterprise available
  • Hotel reservations — preferred rates with KEXX partner hotels
  • Catering — arranged on request
  • Executive transportation — available through our concierge

KEXX vs. KCLT: What the Numbers Look Like

KCLT requires ramp control contact before your aircraft moves. You sequence behind wide-body commercial jets on four active runways, typically pay landing fees, and absorb the block time that comes with operating inside one of the country’s busiest Class B airspaces. At KEXX the ramp is open, the frequency is UNICOM, and the turn is yours to control.

At a glance:

KEXX offers competitive Jet A pricing with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase, no facility fees with fuel, and an open ramp with no ramp control or commercial sequencing. For any operator whose aircraft does not need KCLT’s runway length, the operational case for KEXX is hard to argue with.

KEXX
Jet A: competitive pricing
Landing fee: none with minimum fuel purchase
Facility fees: none with fuel
Ramp: open GA field — UNICOM only, no ramp control
Taxi times: immediate — no commercial sequencing

What KEXX Has on the Field

Full-service FBO serving corporate, charter, and transient operators. Titan fueling, contract fuel accepted, GPU, on-field MRO, and a pilot’s lounge that is actually worth using.

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  • Jet A with Prist — full service by Titan ACE Certified crew
  • 100LL full service
  • 100LL self service
  • No landing fee with minimum fuel purchase
  • no facility fees with fuel required
  • Crew cars — complimentary for short turnarounds
  • After-hours fueling — 24 hours, call 336-847-2983
  • GPU on request
  • Pilot’s lounge with shower
  • Complimentary WiFi, coffee, and ice
  • New corporate hangars for based and transient storage

Runway and Approach Capability

5,004-foot repaved and grooved runway, PCR 369/F/C/X/T, with a 60,000 lb dual-wheel limit. See what the KEXX runway rating means for jet operators. ILS/LOC RWY 06, RNAV (GPS) RWY 06 and 24, MALSR lighting. If your aircraft does not need KCLT’s 10,000 feet, you do not need to pay for it.

  • Runway: 5,004 feet, repaved and grooved
  • Pavement: PCR 369/F/C/X/T; 60,000 lb dual wheel
  • Approaches: ILS/LOC RWY 06, RNAV (GPS) RWY 06 and 24
  • Lighting: MALSR installed
  • Elevation: 733 feet MSL
  • Ramp: 7 acres, uncongested

Inbound to KEXX — Frequencies and Contact

Call ahead or check in on UNICOM. The crew will have your uplift staged and be on the ramp when you roll in.

  • UNICOM/CTAF: 122.800
  • AWOS/ASOS: 119.825
  • Approach/Departure: Greensboro Approach 126.6 / 743-222-6129
  • Main line: 336-956-7774
  • After hours: 336-847-2983
  • Email: contact@flyhighlexington.com
  • Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM daily — after-hours uplift available 24 hours

Planning a fuel stop along the NC corridor? See what makes KEXX the go-to for transient crews.

KEXX Davidson County Executive Airport regional map
KEXX Davidson County Executive Airport — private aviation alternative to KCLT Charlotte NC

KEXX — Pilot FAQs

How far is KEXX from Charlotte?

One hour via I-85 South. Direct interstate access keeps the drive predictable regardless of Charlotte metro traffic. Ground transport to uptown Charlotte, the South End, Ballantyne, and the broader metro is straightforward from the ramp. Complimentary crew cars are available for short turnarounds.

Is KEXX a better value than KCLT for Jet A and fees?

Yes. KEXX offers competitive Jet A pricing — lower than the sole GA FBO at KCLT — with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase requirement. At KCLT, GA contacts ramp control before the aircraft moves.

What approaches are available at KEXX?

ILS/LOC RWY 06, RNAV (GPS) RWY 06 and 24. MALSR lighting installed. AWOS on 119.825. Greensboro Approach on 126.6.

What is the runway length and weight rating at KEXX?

5,004 feet, repaved and grooved. PCR 369/F/C/X/T with a 60,000 lb dual-wheel limit — suits light, midsize and super-midsize jets. Large-cabin operators should call ahead.

Is MRO available on-field at KEXX?

Yes. Sky Aircraft Maintenance (SAM) is on-field and handles MRO for a range of business jet types. If you have a squawk, you do not need to reposition to get it addressed.

Can I hangar at KEXX near Charlotte?

Yes. New corporate hangars on-field. Contact Jack Robertson at 336-847-2983 or Jack@FlyHighInc.com for availability and rates.

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