KORF

VFR

NORFOLK INTL

NORFOLK · VIRGINIA

Elev
26.4'
Longest RWY
9,001'05/23
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:51Z
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Before you fly into KORF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,026.4'
MSL · field 26.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KORF

Current METAR

Observed 00:51Z

KORF 280051Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01170044
Wind
090° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-736 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
ORF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANTHONY RONDEAU
Address
2200 NORVIEW AVE, NORFOLK VA 23518-5807

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 3 kt
RWY 14
119°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 119° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,026 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2329° / 209°9,001 ftASPH-CONC05 R
14/32Favored119° / 299°4,876 ftASPH14 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
059,001'9,001'8,809'7,809'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR41', trees, 2100' from thr, 380' R of cntrln, slope 46
239,001'9,001'8,995'8,995'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR49', pole, 1500' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 26
144,876'4,876'4,876'4,301'PAPI 2-box left(3°)61', tree, 1226' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 16
324,876'4,876'3,901'3,901'PAPI 2-box left(3°)103', tree, 2590' from thr, 430' R of cntrln, slope 23

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
ORF
109.1
RWY 23
LD · CAT I
JZQ
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KORF · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Intermediate airfield mowing operations occur from March through November.Show FAA
  • Flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value is 630/F/A/X/T for runway 05/23.Show FAA
  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value is 602/F/A/X/T for runway 14/32.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 has a plus 1 foot fence 80 feet from the runway end, 400 feet right, and a 10 foot fence 0 to 200 feet, 270 feet left.Show FAA
  • 05The approach ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 05.Show FAA
  • 14The approach ratio is 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERPolice dispatch.Show FAA
  • 05/23Concrete portions have longitudinal cracks and spalling on runway 05/23.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KORF

Answer card
ICAO
KORF
Name
NORFOLK INTL
Location
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Elevation
26.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,026.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 9,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Norfolk Intl is in Norfolk, Virginia. Field elevation is 26.4 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 9,001 ft on 05/23. The tower is open 24 hours. There are 2 ILS approaches, both tied to runway ends 05 and 23.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction. Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (757) 857-3463 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Runway 14/32 is closed indefinitely. The remaining pavement on 05/23 has reported cracking and spalling in the concrete sections, so expect a worn surface. There are also obstruction notes near the displaced thresholds on 05 and 14, plus fencing near the far end of 23. This is a busy controlled field in Class C airspace. Get the current clearance. Brief the ILS if you plan to use it. Be ready for tower instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KORF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
Is Norfolk Intl towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KORF has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What runways are usable at KORF?
The airport has 05/23 at 9,001 ft and 14/32 at 4,876 ft. The facts say runway 14/32 is closed indefinitely, so plan on 05/23 unless the airport operator says otherwise.
What ILS approaches are available at KORF?
There are 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 05 and 23.
Which FBO is on the field at KORF?
Signature Aviation is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (757) 857-3463 for current service details.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KORF?
Yes. Published remarks say noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement and follow tower instructions for the latest procedure.
Are there any runway cautions at KORF?
Yes. Published remarks note cracking and spalling on the concrete portions of runway 05/23. There are also obstruction notes near the displaced thresholds on 05 and 14. Fencing is noted near the far end of 23.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KORF?
Expect a controlled Class C environment with a 24-hour tower and active traffic. Bird activity is reported on and near the airport, so keep a good scan on final and after takeoff.

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