Little Rock AFB Airport (KLRF), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KLRF, Little Rock AFB, is a military-use airport in Jacksonville, Arkansas, operating under PPR (prior permission required) rules with limited exceptions for aeromedical evacuation and Armed Forces courier flights. The field handles a mix of transient military and business aviation movements, with civilian business aviation traffic recorded as a small share of total operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Its two concrete runways, including a 12,001-foot primary strip, support heavy aircraft, though several operational restrictions and airfield-specific procedures apply to arriving and departing crews. Customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs facility located at KLIT, about 12 nautical miles away.
Runways
Little Rock AFB Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 07/25, is 12,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Little Rock AFB Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bill and Hillary Clinton National / Adams Field (KLIT), 12 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Little Rock AFB Airport recorded 80 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July and December. Business aviation activity at KLRF is more concentrated in June, July, and December compared to other months of the year, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 12 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Little Rock AFB Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Restricted: PPR (prior permission required), except for aeromedical evacuation and Armed Forces courier flights.
Restricted: no practice approaches or landings permitted during local flying activity.
Restricted: official business only 1700-2100Z++ on weekdays, except aeromedical evacuation and Armed Forces carrier flights. PPR must be obtained a minimum of 72 hours prior to arrival, and is valid within plus or minus 30 minutes of the proposed ETA.
Restricted: degraded firefighting capability for B-2, C-5, VC-25, E-4, KC-10, MD-11, 747, and 777 aircraft - coordinate 48 hours prior to arrival for PPR and service. Confirm rescue and firefighting availability prior to landing or takeoff.
For clearance delivery when unable via frequency, contact Little Rock Approach or Little Rock ATCT.
Customs/agriculture/immigration: contact security forces with a minimum 24-hour prior notice.
Restricted: no fighter-type aircraft PPRs granted 1500-1600Z++ and 1800-2000Z++.
Restricted: departing aircraft must remain at or below 1400 feet until reaching the departure end of the runway. Fighter aircraft may be unable to contact departure control until airborne.
Caution: high potential for hydroplaning on runway 07-25 during periods of wet weather.
Caution: nonstandard runway marking - an assault strip marking (500 feet by 60 feet) is painted on runway 25.
Caution: runway 25 centerline markings are obscured by rubber deposits.
Service - lighting: nonstandard infrared lighting is co-located with runway 07, 25, and 249 edge lighting, and one nonstandard infrared strobe is located at the end of runway 07 and the 249 overrun. An infrared strobe located at the end of runway 25 is co-located with the runway end lighting. These lights are visible only through night vision devices.
Miscellaneous: backup weather observation view is limited, restricted from 060 to 280 degrees by flightline facilities and trees. Air traffic control personnel, in accordance with cooperative weather watch procedures, will alert weather personnel to any unreported weather condition that could affect flight safety.
Restricted: use of the alert apron (Christmas tree) stub 1 requires prior coordination with airfield management.
Service - lighting: runway 25 ILS and PAPI glideslopes are not coincidental.
Caution: Phase II noise abatement procedures are in effect April-May and September-November.
Noise abatement: departing heavy aircraft must climb on runway heading to 1500 feet AGL before turning on course.
Caution: significant increase in bird activity April-May and September-November.
Caution: deer hazard on or near the airfield.
Caution: extensive turboprop training conducted 1300-0600Z++, Monday through Friday.
Caution: numerous unlighted obstacles located within the primary surface.
Miscellaneous: all transient aircraft must contact command post 20 minutes prior to arrival.
Service - lighting: sequenced flashing lights intensity, uncontrolled, may be turned off on request.
Fuel: minimal POL (petroleum, oil, lubricants) capability from 2200-0600Z++ Monday through Friday, with expected delays of two to four hours during local flying activity.
Fluid: special products available - Presair, LHOX, LOX.
Service - transient alert: service available 1300-0100Z++ Monday through Friday, with no weekend support. After-hours support is limited to higher headquarters missions only.
Miscellaneous: limited aircrew transportation on weekends. To ensure aircrew transportation is available upon arrival, contact airfield management at least 20 minutes prior to landing.
Caution: airfield lighting is intermittent between sunset and sunrise due to local night vision training. Non-participating aircraft should contact the tower prior to entering Class D airspace and to have lighting intensity increased.
Restricted: B-52 aircraft landings are prohibited.
Miscellaneous: no COMSEC available for transient issue. No classified material storage at AM ops; storage is available at the command post.
Miscellaneous: ARFF category 3, with 14 personnel and 4,880 to 5,000 gallons of capability. Contact airfield management operations for updated ARFF status.
Miscellaneous: an AN/FMQ-19 automated weather observation system is in use, augmented by human observation when necessary during airfield hours.
Miscellaneous: this aerodrome supports night vision goggle operations. Transient aircrews should receive a briefing from the 19th Operations Support Squadron Tactics office.
Caution: 3-foot-tall fire hydrants located north of taxiway F, 100 feet from the centerline.
Restricted: transient aircrews are advised to carry crew orders to avoid potential delays.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Little Rock AFB Airport has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is North Little Rock Municipal (KORK), 7.39 NM southwest.
Part of the Little Rock area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLRF
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Frequently asked questions
Is KLRF open to civilian business aviation traffic?
Little Rock AFB (KLRF) operates under a restricted access regime rather than open civilian access. Entry requires prior permission (PPR), with exceptions limited to aeromedical evacuation and Armed Forces courier flights. During certain weekday hours official business only rules apply, further narrowing who may arrive without extended advance coordination. Dispatchers should plan for PPR coordination well before any arrival at this field.
What is the runway configuration at Little Rock AFB?
Little Rock AFB (KLRF) has two paved concrete runways. The primary runway, 07/25, is 12,001 feet long and 150 feet wide, while a secondary runway, 071/251, measures 3,354 feet long and 60 feet wide. Runway 07-25 carries a caution for high hydroplaning potential during wet weather, and its centerline markings on the 25 end are noted as obscured by rubber deposits.
Is fuel reliably available at KLRF?
Fuel capability at Little Rock AFB (KLRF) is limited during certain hours rather than fully assured. Between 2200 and 0600Z on weekdays, only minimal POL (petroleum, oil, lubricants) capability is available, and delays of two to four hours can occur during local flying activity. This pattern suggests fuel service should not be treated as guaranteed without prior coordination, particularly outside standard hours.
What firefighting and rescue limitations exist at KLRF?
Little Rock AFB (KLRF) reports degraded firefighting capability for specific heavy aircraft types, including the B-2, C-5, VC-25, E-4, KC-10, MD-11, 747, and 777. Operators of these aircraft types must coordinate 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange PPR and appropriate service, and should confirm rescue and firefighting availability before landing or takeoff. The field's ARFF service is categorized as Category 3, with a stated capability of 4,880 to 5,000 gallons.