Little Rock airport guide

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)

Security wait right now, how busy LIT is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.

Estimated TSA wait nowShort
10–20 min
Standard lane · LIT ·
Quietest today
12 PM–2 PM
10–20 min
Busiest today
7 AM–9 AM
15–35 min
Arrive
2 h / 3 h
domestic / international

Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate

Right now

How busy is LIT airport right now?

Right now the standard security line at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is short: about 10–20 min (updated 1:32 PM CDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (15–30 min) and be lightest around 9 PM (5–15 min).

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:

  • Airport operationsNormal
  • DelaysNo FAA delay programs
  • Weather nowSunny, 70°F
  • LocationLittle Rock, AR
  • Passengers / year979,530
  • U.S. rank#91 of 501
  • CodesLIT · KLIT

LIT TSA wait times: hourly forecast & PreCheck →

Security wait, next 12 hours

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HourEstimated waitLine
1 PM10–20 minShort
2 PM10–20 minShort
3 PM10–25 minShort
4 PM15–30 minModerate
5 PM15–30 minModerate
6 PM10–25 minShort
7 PM10–20 minShort
8 PM5–20 minShort
9 PM5–15 minShort
10 PM5–15 minShort
11 PM5–15 minShort
12 AM5–15 minShort
FAA status

LIT airport delays today

No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at LIT right now (checked 1:32 PM CDT).

Weather at LIT: Sunny, 70°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).

The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →

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How early to get to LIT

Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Little Rock and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.

How early to arrive at LIT
TripArrive before departure
Domestic, carry-on only1 h 30 min – 2 h
Domestic, checked bag2 h
International3 h
Flying 7 AM–9 AMadd 15–30 min
Arrive at LIT by —Enter your flight time to calculate.

Uses today's estimated security wait at the hour you will be in line, the walk to your gate, bag-drop time and boarding (30 min domestic, 45 min international). Airlines still recommend 2 h / 3 h.

Getting there

Getting to LIT: drop-off, pick-up and parking

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is in Little Rock, AR. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.

Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official LIT website.

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LIT airport FAQ

How long is the TSA line at LIT right now?

The current estimate for the standard security lane at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field is 10–20 min (updated 1:32 PM CDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.

Are there delays at LIT today?

The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at LIT as of 1:32 PM CDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.

Is LIT airport open right now?

The FAA reports no closure at LIT as of 1:32 PM CDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official LIT website.

How busy is LIT airport today?

Today (Friday) LIT security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (15–35 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (10–20 min).

What time does TSA open at LIT?

Security checkpoints at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official LIT website.

Where do I drop off passengers at LIT?

Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official LIT website.

Is TSA PreCheck open at LIT?

PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.

How early should I get to LIT?

Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the LIT security line alone can reach 35 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.

Are these live LIT TSA wait times?

They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.

Where can I see the hour-by-hour LIT security forecast?

The LIT TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.