Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field in Little Rock, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT) is a regional airport serving Little Rock, AR at 262 ft. KLIT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04L, 04R, 18, 22L), longest 8,273 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLIT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLIT 130453Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02390206
What changed at KLIT?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 25,000 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.95 → 29.97 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLIT
KLIT is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 262 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
LIT ATIS INFO M 0453Z. 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2997 (TWO NINER NINER SEVEN). VIS APCH 22L, 22R. NOTAMS... WARNING RUNWAY ONE EIGHT AND RUNWAY THREE SIX HAS BEEN SHORTENED SIX THOUSAND SIXTY FEET AVAILABLE. HIWAS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO M.
Runway wind check
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 KLIT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 8,251 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22R | 8,273 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 6,224 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 18 | 6,224 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 04L | 8,273 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 04R | 8,251 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 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 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLIT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field in Little Rock, 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 KLIT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KLIT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL2125 3516N 09315W 0120 F340 TB CONT LGT TURB OCNL MOD TURB IC
ARP UAL2125 3516N 09315W 012…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLIT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLIT reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22L/22R
- 36%
- 18
- 31%
- 04L/04R
- 24%
- 36
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0529Z (12:29 AM CDT)
TAF KLIT 130529Z 1306/1406 27004KT P6SM SCT250 FM131400 26007KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLIT
- IATA
- LIT
- FAA LID
- LIT
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 262 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7292, -92.2236
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,273 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.65 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 30m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KLIT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLIT reported VFR conditions during about 80.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 15.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.6 | 15.0 | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 71.1 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 77.5 | 15.1 | 5.3 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 83.0 | 12.8 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| May | 82.4 | 12.9 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 91.0 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 10.0 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 13.5 | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 68.5 | 17.4 | 8.2 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLIT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field in Little Rock, AR shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLIT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLIT?+
KLIT has 6 runways: 04L, 04R, 18, 22L, 22R, 36; the longest is 8,273 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLIT report its own weather?+
Yes. Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLIT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLIT broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KLIT publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KLIT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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