Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) is a regional airport serving Worcester, MA at 1,009 ft. KORH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 15, 29, 33), longest 7,001 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 KORH 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-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 400 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
SPECI KORH 130903Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT004 BKN050 OVC110 17/16 A3003 RMK AO2 T01670161 $
What changed at KORH?
Since the 0854Z (4:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from LIFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 400 ft to 5,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KORH
KORH is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 1,009 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 KORH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 15 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 33 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 11 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 5 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→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
KORH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, MA: 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 KORH is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KORH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KORH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KORH reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 29
- 47%
- 33
- 28%
- 15
- 13%
- 11
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0754Z (3:54 AM EDT)
TAF KORH 130754Z 1308/1406 20007KT P6SM SCT004 BKN150 TEMPO 1308/1310 BKN004 FM131000 19007KT P6SM SCT004 BKN020 TEMPO 1310/1312 5SM -SHRA FM131200 18006KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010 FM131400 16005KT 2SM SHRA OVC008 PROB30 1314/1318 1SM TSRA BR OVC004CB FM131900 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC003 FM140200 27005KT P6SM SCT060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KORH
- IATA
- ORH
- FAA LID
- ORH
- City
- Worcester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,009 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2673, -71.8757
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- QMFC - Quinapoxet Model Flying Club - River St , Holden, MA · 8 mi
- Rocky Hill Flying Circus - Chaffee Farm , Oxford, MA · 9 mi
- CMRCM - Central MA R/C Modelers Inc - Lyman St , Westborough, MA · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KORH
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KORH reported VFR conditions during about 75.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 3.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.7 | 9.9 | 5.6 | 11.9 |
| Feb | 74.5 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 10.8 |
| Mar | 76.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 10.6 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 10.6 |
| May | 73.4 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 13.1 |
| Jun | 74.8 | 7.7 | 6.3 | 11.2 |
| Jul | 78.0 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 80.2 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 75.9 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 10.5 |
| Oct | 72.1 | 9.4 | 5.7 | 12.9 |
| Nov | 78.0 | 9.0 | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 69.6 | 10.1 | 6.8 | 13.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.2 kt |
| Oct | 8.2 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 9.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KORH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, MA 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 ↗
KORH weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KORH?+
KORH has 4 runways: 11, 15, 29, 33; the longest is 7,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KORH report its own weather?+
Yes. Worcester Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KORH have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KORH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KORH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KORH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KORH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) 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 Worcester Regional Airport (KORH)
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 Worcester Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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