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Flying Into Greensboro?
File for KEXX Instead.

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

Piedmont Triad International (KGSO) handles commercial airline traffic — and your aircraft waits behind it. Davidson County Executive Airport (KEXX) is 30 minutes from downtown Greensboro, Jet A is competitively priced with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase, and the ramp is yours the moment you touch down. Same destination. Faster block-to-block. Lower cost per stop.

KEXX is a full-service FBO with no commercial traffic, no ramp control requirements, no queue behind an airliner on the taxiway. Fueling is handled by our Titan ACE Certified crew. They meet you on the ramp, your uplift is staged, and you are moving again before the KGSO ground stop clears. For crews running tight schedules into the Triad, that is not a minor advantage — it is the whole game.

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 Piedmont Triad generates consistent corporate traffic: furniture and manufacturing operations, financial services firms, logistics hubs, and the Koury Convention Center all put inbound flights on the books regularly. If you are bringing pax into the Greensboro corridor, KEXX puts them 30 minutes from the business district without the commercial airport overhead on either end.

30 Minutes from Greensboro — Without the KGSO Overhead

KEXX is at 1673 Aviation Way, Lexington, NC — 30 minutes from downtown Greensboro via I-85 and I-285. Ground transport to the Greensboro business district, the Koury Convention Center, or anywhere in the Triad is fast and 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. KGSO: What the Numbers Look Like

KGSO sequences GA behind commercial traffic. You share the ramp with regional jets and cargo ops, fees can stack on top of fuel, and your block time reflects it. At KEXX the ramp is open, the turn is fast, and the only aircraft getting fuel are the ones that chose to be there.

At a glance:

KEXX offers competitive Jet A pricing with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase, no facility fees with fuel, and a clear ramp with no commercial sequencing. For any operator who does not need a 10,000-foot runway, the case for KEXX over KGSO is straightforward.

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

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.

Using contract fuel? Learn how contract fuel programs work at KEXX. Heading south? See why crews pick KEXX as the best fuel stop between New York and Florida.

  • 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 KGSO’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 KGSO Greensboro NC

KEXX — Pilot FAQs

How far is KEXX from Greensboro?

30 minutes via I-85 and I-285. Ground transport to downtown Greensboro, the Koury Convention Center, and the broader Triad business corridor is fast from the ramp. Complimentary crew cars are available for short turnarounds.

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

Yes. KEXX offers competitive Jet A pricing — lower than either FBO at KGSO — with no landing fee with minimum fuel purchase requirement.

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 Greensboro?

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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