Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

KLIT / LIT

Little Rock, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 06:09Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
06:09Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
290°
--
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLIT 050609Z 29005KT 1 3/4SM BR BKN250 22/21 A3000 RMK AO2 T02170206 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 262 ft
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 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 broken clouds at 25,000 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

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. 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: 1,083 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLIT 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT 6SM BR SCT050 BKN100 TEMPO 0506/0509 2SM BR FM050900 VRB05KT 4SM BR SCT100 BKN200 FM051400 26006KT P6SM OVC080 FM051800 25007KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB OVC080 FM052100 24003KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+3h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+8h
VFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z FM051800
+12h
MVFR 250° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 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°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
8,251 ft 150 ft CON 47°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
18/36 6,224 ft 150 ft CON 182°
1.5 kt 4.8 kt
108° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLIT

7,344 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.7%

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 15.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
12%
N
12.1%
S
14.7%
W
11.1%
NE
7.3%
NW
4.2%
SE
5.7%
SW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.3°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

July September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,344 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.