# Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

> Norfolk, US · IATA: ORF · ICAO: KORF · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ORF` |
| ICAO | `KORF` |
| City | Norfolk |
| Country | US |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 36.89534, -76.20100 |

## Description

Norfolk International Airport (ORF/KORF) is a working cargo location in a region far better known for its seaport — the Port of Virginia's Norfolk International Terminals sit only a few kilometres away — and that division of labour shapes what the airport actually does. In 2025 it handled about 37.9 million pounds of freight, roughly 17,200 tonnes, while the airport authority describes a typical annual throughput of around 60 million pounds; February 2025 alone came in about a third below the prior year. The all-cargo carriers on field are FedEx, UPS and Mountain Air Cargo, backed by a broad local base of forwarders and customs brokers specialising in air freight. Two cargo terminals provide some 88,000 square feet — about 8,200 m² — of handling space, used for everything from oversized industrial machinery to fresh seafood. There is no dedicated international freighter service: intercontinental shipments normally connect via Washington Dulles (IAD) or through integrator hub networks. Landside connectivity is the real asset, with more than 135 motor carriers serving the Hampton Roads market, two Class I railroads and interstates I-64 and I-264. Sea-air combinations with the adjacent container terminals are a common design for cost-sensitive shippers. Richmond International (RIC), about 150 km north-west, and Dulles are the practical alternatives when additional capacity or international lift is needed.

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