How busy is Norfolk International right now?

The TSA wait at ORF is about 8-14 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ORF is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ORF?

The FAA airport status for ORF (Norfolk International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ORF has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ORF busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Norfolk International (ORF). TSA wait is currently about 8-14 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from ORF. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Norfolk International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ORF. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Norfolk International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Norfolk International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ORF delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 2.3% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Norfolk International?

When departures at ORF (Norfolk International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 2.3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Norfolk International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ORF, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Norfolk International?

ORF sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Norfolk International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ORF. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

ORF is having a rough day. 78% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 78% on time. avg delay 74 min. TSA: about 8-14 minutes.

Updated 10:19 AM UTC

ORF Norfolk Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at ORF?

The TSA wait at ORF is about 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Norfolk International

ORF delays today: Norfolk International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for ORF typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.