A guide to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Quick insights
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is a mid-size airport in Norfolk, VA with daily flights to several U.S. cities and seasonal flights to Cancun, Mexico.
- Its two terminals (the Arrivals Terminal and Main Terminal) are connected by a pedestrian skybridge on Level 2.
- ORF has several parking options for short- and long-term parking including four parking garages and two surface lots on either side of the Main Terminal.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)Opens overlay is situated near the Atlantic Ocean, not far from Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It's also just down the street from the Norfolk Botanical Garden. So, whether you’re flying out of ORF or heading to Virginia for a coastal getaway, you can find yourself surrounded by lush and coastal landscapes.
Read on to learn about getting to, from and around ORF.
Navigating to and from ORF
ORF is approximately seven miles northeast of downtown Norfolk. Its address is 2200 Norview Ave. in Norfolk, VA, which can be accessed off Exit 279 on I-64. Travelers heading to the airport will take Norview Ave., which loops around the airport and goes in front of the Main Terminal and Arrivals Terminal.
Ground transportation at ORF is in the Arrivals Terminal on Level 1. Options include:
- Rental cars: Rental car counters are located at the north end of the Arrivals Terminal. Counters are open from 4:30 a.m. until after the last arriving flight of the day lands. Rental car returns are on Level 2 of Garage A.
- Rideshare: The rideshare pick-up area is curbside on the Arrivals Terminal near Door 3.
- Taxis: Taxi pick-up is at the south end of the Arrivals Terminal near Door 5. There are several taxi companies that operate out of ORF. Taxi details and contact informationOpens overlay can be found on the ORF site.
- Limos and courtesy vehicles: Passenger pick-up for these transportation options is outside the Arrivals Terminal between crosswalks 1 and 2.
Parking at ORF
ORF has a mix of daily and hourly parking options spread across two lots and four garages. Those picking up passengers can park free of charge in any airport parking lot or garage for up to 30 minutes.
Parking at ORF includes the following options:
- Daily garages: There are four daily garages (A, B, C and D) located across from the Main Terminal and attached to the Arrivals Terminal. The pedestrian skybridge that connects the Arrivals Terminal to the Main Terminal is closest to Garage A.
- Hourly lots: There are two hourly lots on either side of the Main Terminal—the North Lot and South Lot. Also, Levels 1 and 2 in Garage A are reserved for hourly parking.
- Park and Wait Lot: This is a complimentary waiting area for drivers picking up arriving passengers. The Park and Wait Lot is a surface lot just beyond Garage A and within a 1-minute drive of the terminals.
Travelers can reserve and estimate parkingOpens overlay at the airport on the ORF website. The site’s homepage also displays availability of parking spaces in the four daily garages.
Frequent visitors to the airport can earn parking rewards through the Parking Perks loyalty program.
ORF terminals and map
ORF has two terminals: the Main Terminal and Arrivals Terminal. They are connected via a pedestrian skybridge on Level 2 of both terminals.
Level 1 of the Arrivals Terminal houses baggage claim, rental car counters and ground transportation.
The Main Terminal has passenger check-in and ticketing counters on Level 1. Level 2 has security screening checkpoints and all gates. The gates are spread across two concourses: Concourse A and Concourse B.
The Main Terminal is open 24 hours a day, but travelers may want to check with their airline carrier for their specific operating hours at ORF.
You can view the terminal mapOpens overlay on the ORF website.
Security at ORF
There are two security screening checkpoints at ORF with dedicated TSA PreCheck® lanes. Security checkpoints are located in both concourses just before the gates. TSA checkpoints open daily at 4:00 a.m.
Airport guidance recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights and 2 hours ahead for international flights. Passengers are encouraged to arrive earlier if they are flying during peak travel times.
Getting through airport security faster
TSA wait times can vary, but there are Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) that may help expedite the security and passport screening processes.
TSA PreCheck allows members to use designated lanes at airport security checkpoints. Passengers in those lanes typically do not need to remove light jackets, shoes, belts or jewelry during screening.
Some credit cards offer reimbursement for TTP application fees when the cardmember uses their eligible card to pay the fee.
Airport amenities at ORF
Travelers can find shopping and dining options in the Main Terminal pre- and post-security. Options include fast food chains, coffee shops, grab-and-go spots and local restaurants.
The airport also offers the following amenities:
- Pet relief areas
- Conference rooms
- A kids’ play area (pre-security)
- A United Service Organizations (USO) Welcome Center
- Mothers’ rooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations
You can reference a list and descriptions of dining and shopping optionsOpens overlay and airport amenitiesOpens overlay on the ORF site.
In summary
ORF is a mid-size airport located in Norfolk, VA within driving distance of Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It has a Main Terminal and Arrivals Terminal, which are connected via a pedestrian skybridge on Level 2 of both terminals. In the Main Terminal, travelers will find check-in and ticketing counters on Level 1 and security checkpoints and all gates on Level 2. Ground Transportation and rental car counters are on Level 1 of the Arrivals Terminal.
There are four parking garages and two surface lots that provide a mix of daily and hourly parking. Those picking up passengers can park at no charge for the first 30 minutes in any lot, or there is a Park and Wait Lot just beyond Garage A and within a minute drive of the terminals. Travelers can reserve parking and check parking availability on the ORF site.
