Norfolk International Airport

KORF / ORF

Norfolk, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
03:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
160°
9 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KORF 040351Z 16005KT 9SM OVC100 08/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP262 T00830067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,026 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-357 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,191 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KORF 040232Z 0403/0424 00000KT P6SM BKN080 FM040700 23005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 0407/0409 2SM BR BKN025 FM040900 23007KT 4SM BR SCT006 BKN025 FM041300 22005KT P6SM SCT025 FM041600 24008KT P6SM SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
07:00Z FM040700
+3h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
07:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM040900
+5h
MVFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORF
05
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,001 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
2.6 kt 4.2 kt
122° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,875 ft 150 ft ASP 128°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KORF

4,669 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
16.9%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
4.3%

Norfolk International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% 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 March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.2%
NE
19.2%
E
5.2%
SE
1.4%
S
9.6%
SW
18%
W
8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

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

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March November January

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 4,669 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

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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.