Flying in Little Rock, AR
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Little Rock — the nearest is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 20m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 40m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Little Rock
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field
North Little Rock Municipal Airport
Robinson Army Air Field
Little Rock Air Force Base
Saline County Regional Airport
Conway Regional Airport
Smith Field
Morrilton Municipal Airport
Stuttgart Municipal Airport / Carl Humphrey Field
Petit Jean Park Airport
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
Searcy Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:50–19:10 | 14h 20m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:10–16:50 | 9h 40m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 22.1°C / 72°F | 11.2°C / 52°F | 19 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 32.7°C / 91°F | 22.5°C / 73°F | 14 km/h | 32% |
| Autumn | 23.9°C / 75°F | 13.1°C / 56°F | 15 km/h | 23% |
| Winter | 12.5°C / 55°F | 2.4°C / 36°F | 18 km/h | 34% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Little Rock, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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