Norfolk International Airport

KORF / ORF

Norfolk, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
08:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KORF 040851Z 21008KT 10SM OVC049 11/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP246 T01060094 58008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
OVC 4,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,926 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-327 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -801 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KORF 040557Z 0406/0506 21006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM040900 23007KT 4SM BR SCT007 BKN025 TEMPO 0410/0413 2SM BR BKN007 FM041400 24010KT P6SM SCT040 FM042200 13005KT P6SM BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM041400
+5h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORF
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,001 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
14/32 4,875 ft 150 ft ASP 128°
1.1 kt 7.9 kt
82° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KORF

4,707 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.1%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
4.7%

Norfolk International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.4%
NE
19.1%
E
5.1%
SE
1.4%
S
9.6%
SW
17.9%
W
7.9%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

November January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,707 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norfolk International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KORF
IATA Code: ORF
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Norfolk
Country: US
Latitude: 36.895341°
Longitude: -76.201000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,875 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Norfolk International Airport

Overview

Norfolk International Airport serves the Hampton Roads metropolitan area in southeastern Virginia, functioning as a critical transportation hub for military and civilian aviation. Located at 36.895341, -76.201000 with an elevation of 26 feet MSL, the airport supports diverse aircraft operations in a strategically important coastal region.

Flying Conditions

As a coastal airport, Norfolk experiences variable weather conditions influenced by maritime atmospheric patterns and seasonal temperature shifts. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations across the two runways, with Runway 05/23 offering a substantial 9,001-foot asphalt surface and Runway 14/32 providing a shorter 4,875-foot asphalt surface.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and proximity to the Atlantic coast create unique geographic considerations for approach and departure procedures. The dual runway configuration allows for operational flexibility, with both runways constructed of asphalt and capable of supporting a range of aircraft types and sizes.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will typically depend on prevailing wind direction, with the longer 05/23 runway offering more landing and takeoff options for larger aircraft. The substantial length of the primary runway (9,001 feet) provides significant operational advantages for commercial and military aviation users.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.