Applications

Thank you for your interest in applying for an Honor Flight Kentucky mission. We are currently flying Veterans of WWII, the Korean, and Vietnam Wars. All applications are placed on our waiting list and prioritized for flights based on war era, age, and medical condition. We strive to select those Veterans with the oldest application dates. The only exception to this policy is terminally ill Veterans from any war, who will be flown as soon as possible.

REAL ID enforcement went into effect on May 7th, 2025, and requires you to have a Kentucky driver’s license with a black start to present to airport security checkpoints for commercial air travel. If you do not have a Real ID, other Government issued ID's, such as military retiree issued ID cards or Passports are sufficient for airport security checkpoints.

Before submitting a Veteran or Guardian application, please ensure you meet the requirements below:

1. Yes, I would like to fly out of Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, KY. (If not, please visit www.honorflight.org for other hubs)
2. I served in the Active Component, Reserves or in the National Guard, honorably, in any branch, anywhere, and in any capacity during or between the official Department of Veteran's Affairs dates for WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, between the years 1941-1975.
3. I understand that my spouse is prohibited from being my Guardian in accordance with Honor Flight National policy.

Veterans and Guardians — Flight Instructions

You should arrive at the Lexington Blue Grass Airport no later than 5:00 am on Saturday morning May 9th, 2026. If you are leaving a vehicle in either the Short Term or Long Team parking lots the parking fee will be waived if you present your Honor Flight ID/lanyard when exiting the parking lot Saturday evening.

You should dress comfortably for the trip and perhaps bring a sweatshirt or jacket in case of inclement weather. The Spring and Fall trips may encounter some cool and rainy weather whereas the summer trip is typically hot and muggy. Comfortable shoes are a must! You will be doing a lot of walking throughout the day.

Be sure to bring any medicine you require throughout the day and include enough for the next day should we not return to Lexington on Saturday due to an unexpected delay. It has not happened in the past, but we want you to be prepared.

When you enter the terminal, you will be greeted by an Honor Flight staff member. They will direct you to the Registration table where you will present your REAL ID and get your bus assignment; Red, White or Blue. Keep your REAL ID safe to show again to TSA. You then receive your Honor Flight lanyard/ID and Veteran or Guardian shirt. You must wear your HFK shirts and lanyards throughout the day. Once you put them on, we will take a quick photo before you settle in for breakfast and a short welcoming briefing.

Honor Flight Kentucky charters an American Airlines A320 Airbus or similar aircraft for the day. We typically begin the boarding process around 6:30am and unless you have been assigned a seat you may sit anywhere you choose, but remember Veterans and Guardians are required to sit together. Once boarded, the flight to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about an hour.