ORF Today
Rough day. Departures at 63%, arrivals better at 73%. Early morning flights ran 34 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at ORF. 63% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 56%. That is a 34-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 Afternoon is a 34-point swing at ORF. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 88%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 51%. Currently at 63%, well below the morning numbers. A 49-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (70% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ORF has been bouncing between 55% and 90%. Best day was May 2 at 90%. Worst was Jul 6 at 55%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how ORF runs. Today's 63% is well below the norm.
About ORF Delays
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 63% on-time departures and 73% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Norfolk International Airport has averaged 70% 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.