Norfolk International Airport (KORF)
Large airport · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KORF |
| IATA | ORF |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°53'43" W 76°12'4" 36.89534, -76.20100 |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,876 ft (1486 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Norfolk International Airport at a glance
Norfolk International Airport is a large airport in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as ORF. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KORF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 9,001 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KORF 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 Norfolk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) | KNGU | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Oceana Naval Air Station | KNTU | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Langley Air Force Base | KLFI | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Felker Army Air Field | KFAF | 45 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Norfolk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Norfolk International Airport 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 Norfolk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Norfolk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Norfolk International Airport is KORF, and its IATA code is ORF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Norfolk International Airport above sea level?
Norfolk International Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Norfolk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.8953, -76.2010 — in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field), about 9 km away.
Does KORF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KORF 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 Norfolk International Airport?
Norfolk International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,001 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.