Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

KLIT / LIT

Little Rock, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
04:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
9 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLIT 050453Z 18009KT 10SM BKN100 21/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02060167

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 262 ft
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,262 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (262 ft)
Pressure Alt
210 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 993 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLIT 050520Z 0506/0606 19010KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC050 FM050900 19008KT 6SM BR VCTS SCT030CB OVC090 TEMPO 0509/0513 3SM -TSRA OVC007CB FM051300 20010KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC015 FM051800 21011KT 6SM BR OVC020 FM052200 14006KT P6SM OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+4h
MVFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
13:00Z FM051300
+8h
MVFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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 8,273 ft 150 ft CON 47°
6.1 kt 6.6 kt
133° angle
04R/22L 8,251 ft 150 ft CON 47°
6.1 kt 6.6 kt
133° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,224 ft 150 ft CON 182°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° 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

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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.