Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

KLIT / LIT

Little Rock, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLIT 222253Z 22008KT 190V250 10SM SCT048 26/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02560133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 262 ft
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,062 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (262 ft)
Pressure Alt
180 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,563 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLIT 221720Z 2218/2318 17007KT P6SM BKN050 FM222100 15007KT P6SM BKN080 BKN250 FM230000 15004KT P6SM FEW250 FM230600 16003KT P6SM BKN100 FM231200 17004KT 5SM BR BKN040 FM231500 19011KT P6SM BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z FM230000
+1h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM230600
+7h
VFR 160° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LIT
04L
22R ✈️
04R
22L ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 22R
8,273 ft 150 ft CON 47°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
8,251 ft 150 ft CON 47°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 6,224 ft 150 ft CON 182°
6.3 kt 4.9 kt
38° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLIT

5,418 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.3%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
1.8%

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field typically experiences VFR conditions 79.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 17.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
7.1%
E
11.2%
SE
4.8%
S
12.6%
SW
17%
W
11.7%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.8°C
Range: -12°C to 34°C
-12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,418 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLIT
IATA Code: LIT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 262 ft MSL

Location

City: Little Rock
Country: US
Latitude: 34.729582°
Longitude: -92.223728°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 8,273 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 8,251 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,224 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

Overview

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport serves as the primary commercial airport for Little Rock, Arkansas, situated at an elevation of 262 ft MSL. The airport features three concrete runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations, with two parallel runways at 8,273 ft and 8,251 ft, and a crosswind runway of 6,224 ft.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 15% of flights. Temperature variations range from -8°C to 34°C, with an average of 14°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the north at an average of 6.9 knots, with calm conditions present 19.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location and three-runway configuration provide flexibility for aircraft operations across different wind conditions. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.9 to 4.3 knots, making it a relatively stable airport for approach and landing.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for flying into KLIT. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with only 1.6% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1.7%. Pilots should anticipate consistent wind patterns and good overall flying conditions at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.