FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210456
Latitude
38.030683°
Longitude
-84.612448°
Ellipsoidal h
256.95 m
Ortho h
290.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Triangulation points of this classification serve as primary reference stations for horizontal positioning and elevation control. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.03068°N, 84.61245°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 257.0 meters, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure. The station's precise documentation enables surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring consistency in surveying projects, construction work, and geographic information systems across the Commonwealth and adjacent regions.

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FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210456 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.030683°, -84.612448°, corresponding to 38° 1′ 50.46″ N, 84° 36′ 44.81″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)38.030683, -84.612448
WGS84 (DMS)38° 1′ 50.46″ N, 84° 36′ 44.81″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation290.29 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
LEX C — NGS DO2147 — Lexington, US
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LEX A — NGS AC5532 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEX D — NGS DO2148 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEX B — NGS DO2146 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA LEX ARP 2 — NGS HZ2472 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
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BLUERASS WM BOLT — NGS HZ2473 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US?

FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210456 and sits at an elevation of 290.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US?

The position of FAA LEX STA B AP — NGS HZ2478 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.030683°, -84.612448° (decimal), or 38° 1′ 50.46″ N, 84° 36′ 44.81″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.