Norfolk International Airport - ORF Norfolk
Norfolk International Airport is a major airport that serves both North Carolina’s eastern region and coastal Virginia, North Carolina. The IATA airport code is ORF. It is located just a mere 6 km from Norfolk’s downtown area, and it also is the main hub of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is classified as a small hub primary commercial service airport. In 2017, the yearly count of passengers has reached almost 3.7 million. The ORF Norfolk Airport was ranked as the United States’ 70th busiest airport, and is the 4th busiest within the state.
Best Time to Visit
The Norfolk International Airport (ORF) terminals are open throughout the week. The ORF-Norfolk International Airport is home to the Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines. The 1,300-acre property features a main and a crosswind runway. It has 2 passenger concourses which cover a total of 30 gates. Within the terminals are service, dining, and retail amenities. Within a short drive from the Norfolk International Airport are the popular tourist destinations of North Camellia Acres, Battery Park, and Greenwich.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The airport is conveniently located a mile east of the Interstate 64, along Norview Avenue. Near the airport are several hotels that can serve the needs of travelers on a layover. Airport hotels that are less than 3.9 km from the property include the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk, the Red Roof Inn Virginia Beach – Norfolk Airport, and the Days Inn by Wyndham Norfolk Airport.
Located near the airport is Newport News’ own PHF-Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, which also serves the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
