Monticello Municipal Ellis Field (KLLQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Monticello Municipal Ellis Field in Monticello, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Monticello Municipal Ellis Field (KLLQ) is a regional airport serving Monticello, AR at 270 ft. KLLQ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 5,020 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 133.325. Track KLLQ in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLLQ 290153Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 33/22 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03280222
What changed at KLLQ?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLLQ
KLLQ is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 270 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 KLLQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 5,020 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 03 | 5,020 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 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 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLLQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Monticello Municipal Ellis Field in Monticello, 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 KLLQ 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 KLLQ
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
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
LIT UA /OV LIT045020/TM 2139/FL380/TP B772/SK SCT 380 TOPS 380/RM ZME
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIT045020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2139Reported at 21:39 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B772Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 380 TOPS 380Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180050/TM 2031/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180060/TM 2014/FL320/TP B712/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2014Reported at 20:14 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU140010/TM 2013/FL047/TP BE9L/SK SCT047/RM DURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU140010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2013Reported at 20:13 UTC.FL047Altitude: 4,700 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT047Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLLQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLLQ reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 70%
- 03
- 30%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KLLQ 282320Z 2900/2924 19005KT P6SM FEW090 BKN250 FM291300 26006KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 OVC150 FM292000 12005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLLQ
- FAA LID
- LLQ
- City
- Monticello
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 270 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6386, -91.7510
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,020 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 3m
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Nearby airports
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
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLLQ reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 267 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 25.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.3 | 14.1 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 69.1 | 17.5 | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 77.9 | 12.9 | 5.9 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 82.6 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| May | 85.2 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 91.7 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 90.9 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 87.3 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 8.0 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 10.4 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 68.3 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 5.4 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLLQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLLQ?+
KLLQ has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 5,020 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLLQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Monticello Municipal Ellis Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLLQ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLLQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLLQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLLQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Monticello Municipal Ellis Field (KLLQ)
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