Airports / Massachusetts / ORH
Worcester Regional Airport.
Worcester, Massachusetts · 1,009 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
407 ratings
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Operators based
1,009
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Field standing
#6 / 21
Massachusetts airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 407 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated MA fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Regional Airport (KORH / ORH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,009 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ORH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 29 nm), Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF, 30 nm), and Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD, 32 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,001-foot paved runway, ORH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ORH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Worcester.
1 FBO serves KORH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Worcester
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2100
- Unicom 131.400
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KORH
IATA
ORH
FAA / Local
ORH
Elevation
1,009 ft
Coordinates
42.2673° N · 71.8757° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 1,009 ft, ORH sits higher than 91% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,001 ft
- 11/297,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/335,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,001 ft
ORH's 7,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmBEDLaurence G Hanscom FieldBedford
- 30nmCEFWestover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve BaseChicopee
- 32nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 38nmBAFWestfield-Barnes Regional AirportWestfield
- 38nmPVDRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportProvidence/Warwick
- 39nmBOSBoston Logan International AirportBoston
Location
Open the full mapKORH · Worcester Regional Airport · Worcester, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 130 nm | 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 323 nm | 1h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 713 nm | 2h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,019 nm | 2h 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,073 nm | 2h 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,310 nm | 3h 27m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,359 nm | 3h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORH?
- Worcester Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ORH?
- Worcester Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Worcester Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves ORH: Atlantic Aviation Worcester. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORH?
- The closest alternate is Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), about 29 nm away, followed by Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 9m (323 nm), Chicago about 2h 3m (713 nm), Nashville about 2h 13m (780 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.