ORF Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals worse at 75%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 98%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from ORF. 100% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 98%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 76%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
ORF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Norfolk International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 22-point swing at ORF. The early morning block runs at 98%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 93%. Hit 50% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 82%, last week 84%. Arrivals down 6 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORF has been bouncing between 54% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 13 at 54%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how ORF runs. Today's 100% is a good day by ORF standards.
About ORF Delays
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Norfolk International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Norfolk International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include PHF (Newport News Williamsburg International Airport) and RIC (Richmond International Airport). When ORF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Norfolk International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.