ORF Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for ORF.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 79%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 58%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is 23 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PHF is the better bet right now.
ORF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Norfolk International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 21-point swing at ORF. The late morning block runs at 79%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 11 points from last week (63% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORF has been bouncing between 56% and 89%. Best day was May 2 at 89%. Worst was Jun 16 at 56%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how ORF runs.
About ORF Delays
Norfolk International Airport has averaged 63% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Norfolk International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.