3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“We soon had our car and were on our way under 30 minutes from touching down.”
Tim Johnson5★ on Google
Airports / New Hampshire / PSM
Medium airport · PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire · 100 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
358 ratings
1
Operators based
100
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Portsmouth, New HampshireELEV 100 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
358
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
100
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM / PSM) sits in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 100 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Air New England LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM, 25 nm), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 28 nm), and Beverly Regional Airport (BVY, 30 nm). With a single 11,321-foot paved runway, PSM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PSM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Portsmouth.
1 FBO serves KPSM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Port City Air (PCA)
Your FBO? Claim it, freePort City Air (PCA) is a full service 24/7 FBO and multi-faceted aviation services company located at KPSM, Portsmouth International Airport along the beautiful New Hampshire coastline. For over a quarter of a century, Port City Air has developed a quiet reputation for exceeding expectations.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.825
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +24 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Plenty of parking.”
Gail Walsh5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Service is courteous and fast.”
Gail Walsh5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPSM
IATA
PSM
FAA / Local
PSM
Elevation
100 ft
Coordinates
43.0779° N · 70.8233° 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 NH fields
state range 100–1,245 ft
At 100 ft, PSM sits lower than 92% of the 13 New Hampshire fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,321 ft
- 16/3411,321 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,321 ft
PSM's 11,321 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 25nmLWMLawrence Municipal AirportLawrence
- 28nmMHTManchester-Boston Regional AirportManchester
- 30nmBVYBeverly Regional AirportBeverly / Danvers
- 31nmCONConcord Municipal AirportConcord
- 41nmPWMPortland International JetportPortland
- 42nmBEDLaurence G Hanscom FieldBedford
Location
Open the full mapKPSM · Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · Portsmouth, NH
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PSM 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) | 197 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 390 nm | 1h 18m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 757 nm | 2h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 842 nm | 2h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,083 nm | 2h 55m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,137 nm | 3h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,369 nm | 3h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,423 nm | 3h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PSM?
- Portsmouth International Airport at Pease's longest paved runway is 11,321 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 PSM?
- Portsmouth International Airport at Pease has one runway; the longest measures 11,321 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PSM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Portsmouth International Airport at Pease as a home base, including Air New England LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease?
- One FBO serves PSM: Port City Air (PCA). 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 PSM?
- The closest alternate is Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM), about 25 nm away, followed by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PSM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 18m (390 nm), Chicago about 2h 10m (757 nm), Nashville about 2h 21m (842 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.