ORF Today
Clean day. Departures at 89%, arrivals slightly worse at 85%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from ORF. 89% 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 95%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 78%. That is a 17-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
Early Morning vs Midday is a 17-point swing at ORF. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 90%. Hit 33% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 82%, last week 82%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORF has been bouncing between 55% and 91%. Best day was Aug 26 at 91%. Worst was Jul 6 at 55%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how ORF runs. Today's 89% is a good day by ORF standards.
About ORF Delays
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 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 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.