Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

KLIT / LIT

Little Rock, US

Last Updated
Jun 15, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLIT 150853Z 02005KT 10SM SCT250 21/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02060183 56005 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 262 ft
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,262 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 5 knots. Runway 04L/22R is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (262 ft)
Pressure Alt
150 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 933 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLIT 150520Z 1506/1606 03008KT P6SM SCT250 FM151400 06006KT P6SM OVC040 FM160000 09006KT P6SM OVC100 FM160300 11004KT P6SM SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM151400
+5h
VFR 60° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 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 8,273 ft 150 ft CON 47°
4.5 kt 2.3 kt
27° angle
04R/22L 8,251 ft 150 ft CON 47°
4.5 kt 2.3 kt
27° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
6,224 ft 150 ft CON 182°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLIT

6,853 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 16.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.2%
N
12.5%
S
14.4%
W
11%
NE
7.5%
NW
4.4%
SE
5.4%
SW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: -12°C to 34°C
-12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,853 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.