Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

KLIT / LIT

Little Rock, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
17 kt
220° G27 kt
9 SM
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLIT 041853Z 22017G27KT 9SM FEW022 SCT070 BKN160 24/16 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1850 PRESFR SLP183 T02390161

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 262 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,462 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,262 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,262 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (262 ft)
Pressure Alt
120 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,263 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLIT 041857Z 0419/0518 22017G27KT P6SM FEW025 SCT070 FM050300 16008KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM050900 21008KT 4SM BR VCTS OVC015CB TEMPO 0509/0513 4SM -TSRA OVC007CB FM051500 22010KT 6SM -RA BR VCTS OVC007CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 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°
17.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
8,251 ft 150 ft CON 47°
17.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 6,224 ft 150 ft CON 182°
13.4 kt 10.5 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

4,215 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
1.6%

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 18.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
7.7%
E
12.5%
SE
5.4%
S
9.9%
SW
13.3%
W
12%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -12°C to 34°C
-12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,215 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.