KORH

VFR

WORCESTER RGNL

WORCESTER · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
1,009'
Longest RWY
7,001'11/29
Tower
06:30–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
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Before you fly into KORH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,009'
MSL · field 1,009' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KORH

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

KORH 272054Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01781011 55003
Wind
060° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,227 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 W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
ORH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW B DAVIS
Address
WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, 5 AIRPORT DR, WORCESTER MA 01602

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-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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060° · 6 kt
RWY 11
079°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 079° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,009 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored79° / 259°7,001 ftASPHStandard L
15/33123° / 303°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
117,001'7,001'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF2110', hill, 4500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 39
297,001'7,001'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
155,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'VASI 4-box left(3.6°)252', ant, 14000' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 47
335,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 11
LD · CAT III
RSR
110.9
RWY 29
LD · CAT I
EKW
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 11
KORH · 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)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • When the tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Bradley Approach at 860-386-3597.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway guard lights are installed on all taxiways to runway intersections for runway 11/29 only.Show FAA
  • Transient aircraft contact the FBO on 122.95 for services.Show FAA
  • Use caution for airport vehicles maintaining CTAF and operating on the airport during non-tower hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate REIL on runways 15, 29, and 33; high intensity runway lighting on runway 11/29; medium intensity runway lighting on runways 15/33 via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29The pavement classification rating value is 1400 for single wheel, dual wheel, dual tandem, and dual tandem tandem gear.Show FAA
  • 15/33The pavement classification rating value is 470 for single wheel, dual wheel, dual tandem, and dual tandem tandem gear.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Runway 11 ALSF-2 becomes SSALS preset on medium intensity only when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • 15Runway 15 VASI is unusable beyond 9 degrees left of course.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 11_EMASEngineered materials arresting system 170 feet wide and 154 feet long is located at the departure end of runway 11.Show FAA
  • 29_EMASEngineered materials arresting system 170 feet wide and 300 feet long is located at the departure end of runway 29.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for multi-engine aircraft and larger.Show FAA
  • Two hours advance notice is required for customs.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KORH

Answer card
ICAO
KORH
Name
WORCESTER RGNL
Location
WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
1,009 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,009 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 7,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Worcester Rgnl sits in Worcester, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 1,009 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 7,001 ft on 11/29. The tower is open daily from 0630 to 2100. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 11 and 29.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,009 ft MSL based on the field elevation in the facts. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Transient aircraft are told to contact the FBO on 122.95 for services.

This is a higher-elevation New England field with a busy mix of towered traffic. Expect to work the radio. Wildlife and birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Runway 11/29 has high intensity lighting. Runway 15/33 uses medium intensity lighting via CTAF. Runway 29 also has an EMAS area at the departure end. Runway 11 has EMAS as well. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Bradley Approach at 860-386-3597. Two hours advance notice is required for customs. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KORH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction. That is 2,009 ft MSL at Worcester Rgnl.
What are the tower hours at Worcester Rgnl?
The tower is open from 0630 to 2100 local. Outside those hours, check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate as needed before arrival.
Which ILS approaches are available at KORH?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 11 and 29.
What is the longest runway at Worcester Rgnl?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway. It is 7,001 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KORH?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Transient aircraft should contact the FBO on 122.95 for services.
Is there a customs requirement at Worcester Rgnl?
Yes. Two hours advance notice is required for customs. Verify the current procedure with the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.
What should I know about runway lighting at KORH?
Runway 11/29 has high intensity runway lighting. Runway 15/33 uses medium intensity runway lighting via CTAF. REIL is activated on runways 15, 29 and 33.
Are there any operational cautions for a first-time arrival at KORH?
Yes. Wildlife and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 29 has EMAS at the departure end. Runway 11 has EMAS at its departure end. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

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