# 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

Set in the Hampton Roads conurbation of southeastern Virginia, Norfolk International (ORF) is the region's largest airport and its principal air-cargo gateway. With about 4.89 million passengers in 2025 it logged a fourth consecutive record year, and the field runs two dedicated freight terminals offering roughly 88,000 square feet of handling space plus an on-site CBP clearance office. FedEx Express carries the bulk of the tonnage — more than three-quarters of 2025 volume — alongside UPS Airlines and feeder operator Mountain Air Cargo; throughput came to about 17,200 tonnes (37.9 million pounds) in 2025, down from roughly 20,600 tonnes in 2024. Typical loads are time-sensitive: fresh seafood, electronics and e-commerce parcels. The airport sits within the service area of Foreign-Trade Zone 20, administered by the Virginia Port Authority and the most active FTZ in the Commonwealth. Interstate 64 and Norfolk Southern rail tie ORF directly to the container berths of the Port of Virginia, letting shippers pair belly and freighter capacity with one of the busiest seaports on the US East Coast. Next door lies Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/norfolk-international-airport-orf](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/norfolk-international-airport-orf)*

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