Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) is a regional airport serving Jacksonville, AR at 311 ft. KLRF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 25, 071, 251) — longest 12,001 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 KLRF 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 30°C (87°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRF 290255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT200 30/24 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP089 60000 T03040235 53008 $
What changed at KLRF?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KLRF
KLRF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 311 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 KLRF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 12,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 25 | 12,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 071 | 3,354 ft | CON | — | — |
| 251 | 3,354 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLRF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, 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 KLRF 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 KLRF
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.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG/TM 2233/FL260/TP C68A/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 260-240/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 260-240Icing: light rime 26,000–24,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM315040/TM 2226/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM315040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2226Reported at 22:26 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG/TM 2155/FL230/TP B350/TA M03/IC LGT RIME 230-190/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2155Reported at 21:55 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 230-190Icing: light rime 23,000–19,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLRF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLRF reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 25
- 55%
- 07
- 35%
- 071/251
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (6:00 PM CDT)
TAF KLRF 282300Z 2823/3005 18009KT 9999 SCT070 QNH2978INS BECMG 2901/2902 VRB05KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2978INS BECMG 2909/2910 01005KT 9999 VCSH BKN100 QNH2982INS TEMPO 2910/2914 8000 -SHRA BKN060 BECMG 2914/2915 35009KT 9999 VCTS BKN050CB BKN100 QNH2986INS BECMG 2919/2920 01009KT 9999 NSW BKN060 QNH2985INS TX37/2921Z TN27/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLRF
- IATA
- LRF
- FAA LID
- LRF
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 311 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9169, -92.1497
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 25.11 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 26m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- North Little Rock Municipal Airport — North Little Rock, AR · 9 mi
- Henderson RC Flying Club 1 — N Little Rock, AR · 10 mi
- MARCS 1 — N Little Rock, AR · 10 mi
KLRF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, AR shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLRF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLRF?+
KLRF has 4 runways — 07, 25, 071, 251; the longest is 12,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLRF report its own weather?+
Yes — Little Rock Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLRF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLRF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLRF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLRF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLRF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) 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 Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Little Rock Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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