Worcester Regional Airport

KORH / ORH

Worcester, US

Last Updated
May 14, 14:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
14:54Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
7 kt
150°
2 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KORH 141454Z 15007KT 2SM RA BR OVC004 12/12 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP088 P0008 60008 T01220117 55002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,009 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,409 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Worcester Regional Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 400 feet and 2 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 7 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2 SM. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain LIFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Heavy Showers Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,009 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,049 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KORH 141436Z 1415/1512 13007KT 2SM +SHRA BR OVC004 FM142100 05006KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM150200 02005KT P6SM VCSH OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:22Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Heavy Showers Rain, Mist
21:00Z FM142100
+6h
LIFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
02:00Z FM150200
+11h
LIFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 400 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORH
11 ✈️
29
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 93°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KORH

6,945 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.5%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
8%

Worcester Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 101 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 101 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
9.9%
E
6.8%
SE
2.6%
S
7.9%
SW
19.9%
W
28.7%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -20°C to 28°C
-20°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 8.9%

Best Months for VFR

September May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,945 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Worcester Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KORH
IATA Code: ORH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,009 ft MSL

Location

City: Worcester
Country: US
Latitude: 42.267300°
Longitude: -71.875702°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Worcester Regional Airport

Overview

Worcester Regional Airport serves central Massachusetts as a medium-sized airport located in Worcester at 1,009 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 42.267300, -71.875702, the airport provides aviation services for the greater Worcester metropolitan region. Its two asphalt runways—11/29 at 7,000 feet and 15/33 at 5,000 feet—support various general aviation and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Worcester Regional demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 73.6% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9.4 knots, with potential gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 26°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation at 1,009 feet MSL places it in a moderately elevated terrain environment. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.5 knots for runway 11/29 and 7.2 knots for runway 15/33. Visibility typically averages 9.1 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods affecting approximately 3.9% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining to represent approximately 14.7% of observed weather patterns. Calm wind conditions occur in 3.5% of observations, suggesting generally stable wind environments for approach and departure.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.