Freedom Field (74AR) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Freedom Field in Woodson, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLIT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Freedom Field (74AR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Woodson, AR at 231 ft. 74AR has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLIT, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (9, 27) — longest 2,251 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLIT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLIT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLIT, 11.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLIT 290453Z 26006KT 10SM FEW250 31/21 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03110211
What changed at KLIT (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 74AR
Based on the nearest station (KLIT), 74AR is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 9, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 231 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 74AR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9FAV | 2,251 ft | Turf | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 27 | 2,251 ft | Turf | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
74AR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Freedom Field in Woodson, AR: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 74AR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 74AR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PBF UA /OV PBF090030/TM 0144/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
PBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBF090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV GQE/TM 0115/FL380/TP B737/TB LGT MOD CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT MOD CHOPTurbulence: light moderate chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK045030/TM 0056/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXK045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
FSM UA /OV FSM090030/TM 2351/FL210/TP TBM8/TA M12/IC MOD CLR 210-240/RM ZME
FSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSM090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2351Reported at 23:51 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP TBM8Aircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC MOD CLR 210-240Icing: moderate clear 21,000–24,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 74AR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLIT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 9/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KLIT 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM BKN180 FM291600 08007KT P6SM OVC100 FM292000 16008KT 6SM BR VCTS SCT040CB OVC100 FM300300 04004KT 6SM BR VCTS SCT040CB OVC180
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 74AR
- City
- Woodson
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 231 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.5378, -92.1871
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,251 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLIT
- TAF
- Nearest KLIT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fraternal Assn of RC Modelers Farm - Lost Squadron Dr — Wrightsville, AR · 5 mi
- Turf Farm — Scott, AR · 14 mi
- Henderson RC Flying Club 1 — N Little Rock, AR · 16 mi
74AR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 74AR?+
74AR has 2 runways — 9, 27; the longest is 2,251 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 74AR come from?+
Freedom Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLIT, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 74AR can differ.
Does 74AR have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLIT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 74AR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 74AR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 74AR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Freedom Field (74AR)
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