Norfolk International is what I would consider a medium sized airport. There are smaller and there…read moreare much larger. Major renovations are happening at present. Some airlines require you to fly smaller planes out of Norfolk with layovers and plane changes at a hub. There are convenient direct flights such as Delta to LaGuardia in NYC. This is an important flight for me. Another direct flight is one my sister took for many years on Southwest from Nashville. My earliest experiences with flying were in really small airports, some of which probably no longer exist. You haven't lived until you've flown a single prop plane that shook all the way up and down then landed in Greenville, MS stopping just as it reached the levee of the Mississippi River.. When I moved to Atlanta in 1971 my flying experiences completely changed with Hartsfield-Jackson. My first encounter with Norfolk International was when my then 4 year old son & I were coming to meet my already relocated husband to look at houses. My son flew with us a lot from Atlanta. So his experience was with the busiest airport in the world. As we taxied to our gate he said "Oh look, a baby airport. Have you ever seen an airport so small? Isn't it cute?" The more I shushed him the louder he became. People started looking at us. I thought "These people are never want us living here." Forty years later the airport has grown. A new terminal has been built, parking has been expanded with more expansion in progress. An extremely convenient "Park & Wait" lot has been built for those waiting to pick up someone at baggage claim. A new rental car building is in planned and in progress. The airport is convenient, close to my house and meets my needs and those of my family flying in. Forty years later it's served me well.

This review is only for physical disability accessibility features. ORF has elevators that are…read morepretty easy to access, with very clear signage directing you to each one. The bathroom is ok accessibility wise. A wheelchair user might find the one disabled stall to be a bit cramped, but you can fit the chair in there. The toilet isn't too high off the ground, so a transfer could be easier than some locations. I am five feet tall and my feet don't reach the floor on the toilet. The door has a hook that is only a few feet off the ground so a person in a wheelchair or of short stature could easily reach it. There is a large inset shelf above the toilet upon which belongings can be placed. There are grab bars behind and beside the toilet. However, the grab bar beside the toilet is almost completely useless because the toilet paper dispenser blocks you from grabbing it. There is another vertical grab bar above that, it wouldn't work for a wheelchair user. The main bathroom space has a built in footstool for the sink and a needle disposal container. The sinks are too tall for a wheelchair user.

This airport is definitely quite and not used as much as it could be. I come her for rental cars…read morebut never to fly out. All the staff I had contact woth have been amazing.

I had to fly home due to a family emergency. The last time I flew out of this airport was 10 years…read moreago for a job interview in Texas. Things went just fine with flight arrangements and such in the past. Let's see how this one went. I set my flights via a 3rd party with no issues at all. After my Uber ride dropped me off, I dropped my luggage all tagged up and went to the gate after. The beginning flight was at 6am and we were able to board on schedule heading to Charlotte in an hour's time. The planes leaving out of this airport are on the smaller side so keep that in mind. For the flight coming home last Saturday, no problems at all. Arrived back in the 757 just past 11pm and was able to catch an Uber with everything in place. I was so glad things worked out well with my flights back and forth. We're definitely in good hands with airports during times like this. This airport will continue to be a go-to for yours truly :)

Loved the service here; amazing people and very reasonable prices!…read more A perfect home base if you're flying down to North Carolina! They have a crew car available with the option to take it overnight for $35/day (taxes include). Cheaper than many rental car options! Fuel was $4.29 for 100LL full service which was very reasonable and our parking fees were waived for the few days we stayed here with fuel purchase. The FBO closes after 5pm on weekends so be sure to come in either on a weekday or make prior arrangements. If you fly in after 5pm, you can park the airplane and tie it down yourself and probably settle the bill in the next few days. This is a beautiful airport with very easy access to the outer banks. I would highly recommend flying in here!

This is a great reliever airport and is only getting better. They have a nice place to eat with the…read moreBlues Skies Grille. The runway is long enough but the approaches are lacking. What the airport lacks in, they make up for it with being nice. Don and Tommy work the line and they will take care of you. The terminal is brand new and it is a nice place to just hang out. There are several flight schools here along with helo operators. there are several maintenance facilities here that have a good reputation. They have old hangars and have recently built newer hangars to the west of the field. Lots of things going on here at the airport and a fun place to be.

It's been several years since we've been back to this fantastic airport and service has exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Best service and ready for your arrival. We made reservations for a car a few days earlier, and they came out immediately to meet and greet. Awesome simple service ready to accommodate every anticipated request. This is a beautiful clean facility. Food on the field is a great plus. Thanks Don for your fantastic service and hospitality.

Neat little airport! Great little diner in the terminal building serves up great food.read more

Flew in as stopover.. restraurant has real food, prepared from scratch. Watch airplanes, skydivers…read moreand good honest people who are friendly and helpful. Food specialty is BBQ chicken, pork and brisket. Baked beans were the best I've had. The FBO is a place I'd come often if I were closer.

My husband and I have been talking about getting back to healthy and that includes eating better…read moreand exercising. We were looking for a gym and decided to take advantage of the gym located on base (Oceana). There is ample parking and it's very spacious. It has different types of equipment that I'm sure meets everyone needs. It's maintained very well and in addition to the employees constantly cleaning, the expectation is that everyone clean up after themselves once they finish using the equipment. We haven't explored the entire gym but hope to do so soon. They post everything that is available and there is plenty to pick from.

NAS Oceana is pretty nice - as someone who has spent 17 years working on NOB, I don't come over to…read morethis base very often but, when I do, I like the smaller size and ease of moving around. Their NEX is decent and the O-Club is very nice, with lots of character. I love all the static displays of the aircraft when you're driving on. I've been a few times for the air show and it's always well-done and well-organized.

Service is absolute TRASH! Details to I must admit that I come to this airport pretty often. I…read moretruly have nothing bad to say about it. Yes... it is small airport but above it is clean and you don't get trampled by big masses. This airport is normally empty compared to many other airports. I actually prefer a smaller and less chaotic airport.

Overall: This is a reliable Airport with Limited Dining Options…read more Norfolk Airport is truly a breeze to get in and out of, which is a huge perk. It's always clean, well-maintained, and I have yet to experience any major delays - and isn't that one of the most important things when traveling? That said, the biggest downside is the lack of dining options. It's surprising, because even smaller airports often offer more variety. It would be great to see more choices for travelers who want a decent meal before their flight. Functionally, I'd give the airport *5 stars* for efficiency and cleanliness, but only *3 stars or less* for food options. That puts my overall rating at a solid *4 stars*

Most of the time I'm either dropping off or picking up people from this airport. In late March I…read moregot to actually use this airport to fly to Germany part of a military unit. The good: 1. Free wifi. It's 2017 and there are airports that don't have free wifi. So glad this airport has it. Our flight was delayed for 3 hours. Not fast but efficient. Played some games and made some video calls. 2. The USO. Free drinks and snacks. Volunteers checked up on us and made coffee when needed. 3. Numerous outlets and USB charging spots. 4. Food- the only restaurant was so so but stayed open an extra few hours because they knew our flight was delayed. Not the happiest bunch serving us but the food was ok but not many options available. 5. Cherry blossom trees. They were blooming at the time. Reminded me of Japan. Need improvements: 1. Processing large units. Really slow. Only 2 screeners. Slow at ticketing and checking our luggage and cargo. 2. Food- the one restaurant- a lot of options were sold out or not available. Frustrating when you ask for three things and they don't have em in stock. Would of loved to try their adobo plate but had to settle for choice #4. Not a bad experience but not the best either. Safe travels!

I am now in Norfolk VA on the huge base here and the air terminal has expanded since the 25 years I…read morewas LAST here! Then it was a single building, one room, two gates terminal, but now it has evolved into a multi-level terminal with elevators, huge spacious seating/waiting areas upstairs, a roomy USO with free internet access, reading material, etc, a dependent lounge, and even restrooms with single shower facilities! Downstairs are the check-in and passenger terminal counter, and even lockers to store your gear temporarily so you don't have to drag your life in luggage all over the place; unfortunately the lockers are so small but inexpensive that you can't place anything larger than a chihuahua, the lockers measuring about (very approximate) 15" square. A small sports bag would probably fit inside with no problem and are located in front of the check-in counters. I love this terminal because the numbers they use have remained unchanged throughout the decades I've used and known of this terminal. I am told there is a free shuttle during working hours. I was originally advised free wifi is located on the top floor where there is even a huge charging station, but even downstairs the wifi was very fast and connectable. Terminal is NOT open 24/7 so make plans for lodging should you arrive here and don't get out the same day. NOTE: Be prepared to sit with soldiers/airmen and LOTs of them as I discovered when I first arrived.