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Norfolk International Airport (KORF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Norfolk International Airport (KORF) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Norfolk, VA at 26 ft. KORF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 9,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KORF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.

VFR
Observed 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
190° 7 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.98"
Temp / Dew
77°F / 25°C
dew 75°F / 24°C

Wind from the south (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KORF 130551Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151 60006 T02500239 10256 20250 55002 $

What changed at KORF?

Since the 0451Z (12:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0451Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KORF

KORF is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 26 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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Runway wind check

Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.

Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KORF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
23FAV6 kt head3 kt left
143 kt head6 kt right
323 kt tail6 kt left
056 kt tail3 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0122306Z14Z05Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 37 kt, ceiling 3,200 ftunlimited.

KORF weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KORF is headed.

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Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KORF

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0510Z (1:10 AM EDT) · 67 NM NW of KORF · 500 ft MSL · CRJ7
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RIC UA /OV RIC340002/TM 0510/FL005/TP CRJ7
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RIC340002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0510Reported at 05:10 UTC.
FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.
TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.
PIREP0220Z (10:20 PM EDT) · 62 NM NW of KORF · 900 ft MSL · E145
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RIC UA /OV RIC160003/TM 0220/FL009/TP E145
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RIC160003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0220Reported at 02:20 UTC.
FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.
TP E145Aircraft type reporting.
PIREP0155Z (9:55 PM EDT) · 65 NM NW of KORF · 1,000 ft MSL · A319
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RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0155/FL010/TP A319/RM BASES 006
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.
FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.
TP A319Aircraft type reporting.
RM BASES 006Remarks.
PIREP0130Z (9:30 PM EDT) · 65 NM NW of KORF · 1,000 ft MSL · E75L
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RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0130/FL010/TP E75L/RM BASES 009
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0130Reported at 01:30 UTC.
FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.
TP E75LAircraft type reporting.
RM BASES 009Remarks.
PIREP0121Z (9:21 PM EDT) · 93 NM N of KORF · 2,000 ft MSL · E145
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SBY UA /OV KSBY/TM 0121/FL020/TP E145/RM PILOT REPORTED BASES AT 2000 AND SMOOTH
SBY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV KSBYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.
FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.
TP E145Aircraft type reporting.
RM PILOT REPORTED BASES AT 2…Remarks.
PIREP0059Z (8:59 PM EDT) · 65 NM NW of KORF · during descent · E75S
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RIC UA /OV RWY 34 FINAL/TM 0059/FL010/TP E75S/SK BKN
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RWY 34 FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.
FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.
TP E75SAircraft type reporting.
SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KORF

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KORF reported mostly VFR across 37 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the E.

Last 24 hours
VFR 62%MVFR 32%IFR 5%
Wind avg/max: 6/11 kt
Max gust: 20 kt
Lowest ceiling: 800 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: E
Category changes: 10

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 92%MVFR 8%
Wind avg/max: 7/17 kt
Max gust: 25 kt
Lowest ceiling: 1,200 ft
Lowest vis: 9 sm
Prevailing wind: SW
Category changes: 8

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
23
42%
05
39%
14
16%
32
3%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0540Z (1:40 AM EDT)

TAF KORF 130540Z 1306/1406 21006KT P6SM BKN070 FM130800 22007KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM131100 23007KT P6SM BKN020 FM131700 32007KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1317/1321 2SM TSRA BKN025CB

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Large airport
ICAO
KORF
IATA
ORF
FAA LID
ORF
City
Norfolk
State
Virginia
Country
United States
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
36.8953, -76.2010
Runways
4
Longest runway
9,001 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
127.15 MHz
Time zone
America/New_York
Next sunset
17h 1m

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Historical Flying Weather at KORF

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KORF reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.7 kt, calm 9.5% of the time.

VFR Score
55
Wind Score
54
Reliability Score
37
National VFR rank
#465 of 1,400
Regional rank
#39
State rank
#28
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
83.1%
MVFR
9.8%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
2.5%
Est. VFR days/yr
275
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
September
Median ceiling
3,600 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
9.5%
Median wind
7 kt
Gusty hours
18.1%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.1%
Fog/mist days/yr
119
Thunderstorm days/yr
22
Summer density alt
1,620 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KORF monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan80.59.45.34.8
Feb81.97.65.55.0
Mar82.38.95.23.7
Apr85.87.94.12.2
May81.210.05.53.3
Jun87.08.33.21.5
Jul91.66.71.50.3
Aug87.110.02.60.3
Sep79.814.94.60.7
Oct80.112.85.21.9
Nov82.110.54.62.9
Dec80.210.65.04.2

Average wind by month

0510JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KORF average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan7.8 kt
Feb8.3 kt
Mar8.8 kt
Apr8.9 kt
May8.1 kt
Jun7.3 kt
Jul7.1 kt
Aug6.5 kt
Sep7.6 kt
Oct7.5 kt
Nov7.5 kt
Dec7.2 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KORF airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KORF weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KORF?+

KORF has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 9,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KORF report its own weather?+

Yes. Norfolk International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KORF have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KORF broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KORF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KORF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KORF airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Norfolk International Airport (KORF) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).

Pilot PIREPs for Norfolk International Airport (KORF)

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Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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