When ORF was a base there were few four days that started early and ended late. Typically if you started early you were done by mid day or afternoon on the last day. The flip side was also true, start later but end late.

If the outstations are desirable places people will move there like everyone did to ORF. It was a close knit base when BBQ parties with the local controllers even. Fairly reasonable COL compared to PHL and especially DCA/LGA and many bought homes. When I go back there on my trips I'm sad but thankful I was able to experience that type of life. Drive to work in 20 mins, quick ride to the airport, small terminal etc. When I see the crew lot and the bus, makes me wish for simpler times. Not a ton of traffic and a great place to live.

It's why so many guys stayed at AWAC when ATW was a base. I get it now.