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.
Wind from the south (180°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,600 ft, broken clouds at 4,800 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.59 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,800 ft.
SPECI KORF 290110Z 18013KT 10SM VCTS FEW036 BKN048 OVC060 27/24 A2959 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS T02720239
What changed at KORF?
Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm began (VCTS).
- Ceiling moved from 6,000 ft to 4,800 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KORF
KORF is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 26 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 9,001 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 14 | 4,876 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 32 | 4,876 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 05 | 9,001 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 8 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,800 ft.
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.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
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DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 2122/FL160/TP CRJ9/TB MOD
FCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2122Reported at 21:22 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC240015/TM 2102/FL230/TP B350/TA M12/IC LGT RIME
RIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC240015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2102Reported at 21:02 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ 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 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 56%
- 05
- 30%
- 14
- 12%
- 32
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2356Z (7:56 PM EDT)
TAF KORF 282356Z 2900/2924 20014KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT035CB BKN050 TEMPO 2900/2902 VRB17G35KT 1SM +TSRA BKN030CB FM290200 22008KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM290400 26005KT P6SM SCT080 FM291200 34009KT P6SM SCT035 FM291800 01008KT P6SM FEW050
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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
- 23h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Three Oaks Flyers - Malbon Rd — Virginia Beach, VA · 17 mi
- Hampton Roads Radio Control, Inc. - Pembroke LN — Suffolk, VA · 21 mi
- St. Brides Rd W — Chesapeake, VA · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.5 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 81.9 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 82.3 | 8.9 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 85.8 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 81.2 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 87.0 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 91.6 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 10.0 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 79.8 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 80.1 | 12.8 | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 82.1 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 80.2 | 10.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.9 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.6 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 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 2608 · 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)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Norfolk International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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