Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF)
Medium airport · Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Little Rock Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLRF |
| IATA | LRF |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°55'1" W 92°8'59" 34.91690, -92.14970 |
| Location | Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 071/251 | 3,354 ft (1022 m) | 60 ft | CON | No |
Little Rock Air Force Base at a glance
Little Rock Air Force Base is a medium airport in Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as LRF. The field elevation of 311 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLRF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 12,001 ft (3658 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLRF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Little Rock Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field | KLIT | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Saline County Regional Airport | KSUZ | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field | KPBF | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Memorial Field Airport | KHOT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Monticello Municipal Ellis Field | KLLQ | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Little Rock Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 311 ft field elevation of Little Rock Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Little Rock Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Little Rock Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Little Rock Air Force Base is KLRF, and its IATA code is LRF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Little Rock Air Force Base above sea level?
Little Rock Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 311 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Little Rock Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 34.9169, -92.1497 — in Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, about 22 km away.
Does KLRF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLRF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Little Rock Air Force Base?
Little Rock Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 12,001 ft (3658 m) with a CON surface.