KORH

VFR

WORCESTER RGNL

WORCESTER · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
1,009'
Longest RWY
7,001'11/29
Tower
06:30–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:54Z
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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 29
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KORH

Current METAR

Observed 04:54Z

KORH 120454Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02390200 $
Wind
260° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,554 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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260° · 6 kt
RWY 29
259°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 259° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KORH WORCESTER RGNL in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, showing runways 11/29, 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • WILDLIFE & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • USE CTN FOR ARPT VEHICLES MNT CTAF & OPERG ON ARPT DURG NON-TWR HRS.
  • TSNT ACFT CTC FBO ON 122.95 FOR SVCS.
  • RWY GUARD LGTS INSTLD ON ALL TWY TO RWY INTXNS, RWY 11/29 ONLY.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH 860-386-3597.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 15, 29 & 33; HIRL RWY 11/29; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 1400/F/D/W/T
  • 15/33PCR VALUE: 470/F/D/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11RWY 11 ALSF-2 BECOMES SSALS PRESET ON MED INTST ONLY WHEN TWR CLSD.
  • 15RWY 15 VASI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEG L OF CRS.

Arresting gear

  • 11_EMASENGRD MTRLS ARST SYS 170 FT WID, 154 FT LEN, LCTD AT DER 11.
  • 29_EMASENGRD MTRLS ARST SYS 170 FT WID, 300 FT LEN, LCTD AT DER 29.

Other notes

  • FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
  • LDG FEE FOR MULTI-ENG ACFT & LRGR.
  • 2 HRS ADVN NOTICE RQRD FOR CUST.

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
260° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

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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