ORF to Add Modernized International Arrivals Facility

In conjunction with the Concourse A expansion project, a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Federal Inspection Services facility is being constructed. Designed in coordination with CBP to process international passengers, it will also include a Global Entry processing center. The project is underway with completion by early 2026.

Concourse A Expansion Will Meet Growing Demand

Concourse A will add three new gates and hold rooms, as well as new restrooms and a pet relief area. This added capacity will replace ground loading facilities and provide gate-connected overnight aircraft parking. The project is underway with an estimated completion in early 2026.

A New Airport Entrance Intersection Is Direct and Easy

A realigned entrance intersection's four-way traffic signals will more easily direct drivers to Arrivals, Departures and Parking when accessing ORF using Norview Avenue or Robin Hood Road. Work began in July 2025, followed soon after by the permanent closure of Runway 14/32, a smaller, seldom used runway ORF no longer needs. The runway’s removal will allow for additional development on and adjacent to the airport that will generate new tax revenues for the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Upgrading the Best Seat in the House

There’s something special about watching planes take off and land, and ORF’s new Observation Area will make that pastime better than ever. Its location will offer an expanded parking lot, nearby restrooms, spaces for food trucks and even a children’s playground – all with spectacular views of Runway 05/23. Work is scheduled to begin in January 2026 and is estimated to be finished in fall 2027.

A Modernized Rental Facility

A new rental car facility will be built south of the Departures Terminal to consolidate all rental car companies into one location with rentals, pickups and return service functions taking place under one roof. Quick turnaround (QTA) facilities are efficient for both customers and rental car agencies and reduce the need to take cars offsite for servicing. Relocating car rentals will also return existing garage spaces for public parking use. We've cleared the site with more work scheduled to begin this fall in preparation for an expected opening in late 2027.

New Hotel Landing at ORF

Sometimes you just need a place to lay your head, unpack and unwind before or after your trip. That’s why we’re bringing an onsite hotel to Norfolk International Airport.

This new amenity will be connected to ORF’s Departures Terminal by way of an indoor walkway to allow for maximum convenience, come rain or shine. Its strategic location and features will enhance your travel experience whether you’re arriving ahead to catch an early morning departure or unexpectedly need a room following a late change in flight plans.

The property will feature a national hotel brand and include a restaurant & bar, meeting spaces and other common elements of a full-service hotel. Check back here for updates on the timing of this exciting development.

A Seamless Journey is Here

To facilitate passenger transfer between the Arrivals and Departures terminals, moving walkways were installed on the pedestrian bridge between the two buildings.

This has long been one of our customers’ most-requested improvements at ORF. Work was completed in August 2025.

The Expanded Departures Terminal

Our renovated Departures Terminal will be so spectacular, you may think twice about rushing off onto your outbound flight. With floor-to-ceiling windows, additional counter space, and much more queuing room than exists today, ORF’s expanded check-in lobby will soon jumpstart your journey. Once inside, you’ll experience a larger consolidated security checkpoint that will enable free post-security movement between Concourses A and B. Our Main Lobby’s signature atrium ceiling will remain, accompanied by a massive new digital display wall. Construction is scheduled to kick off in mid-2026.

Recently Completed

Several key projects have already been completed as part of ORF’s modernization efforts, providing immediate benefits for passengers, airlines, and the community.

These improvements include:

• Runway 05/23 Rehabilitation – full resurfacing for safety and efficiency
• Park & Wait Lot – 80-space lot offers free, convenient passenger pickup