Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, NH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) is a regional airport serving Portsmouth, NH at 100 ft. KPSM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34), longest 11,321 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPSM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,500 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
SPECI KPSM 130747Z 00000KT 10SM FEW025 SCT050 OVC080 15/14 A3003 RMK AO2A RAE46 SLP171
What changed at KPSM?
Since the 0706Z (3:06 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.05 → 30.03 inHg.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KPSM
KPSM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately -0 ft (field elevation 100 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPSM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 11,321 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 34 | 11,321 ft | PEM | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KPSM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, NH: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPSM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPSM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPSM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPSM reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 53%
- 34
- 47%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (1:30 AM EDT)
TAF KPSM 130530Z 1306/1406 15008KT P6SM VCSH BKN150 FM131000 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM131500 17005KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC008 FM131800 VRB04KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM132200 14005KT 3SM BR BKN008
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPSM
- IATA
- PSM
- FAA LID
- PSM
- City
- Portsmouth
- State
- New Hampshire
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 100 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.0779, -70.8233
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,321 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 132.05 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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KPSM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, NH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPSM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPSM?+
KPSM has 2 runways: 16, 34; the longest is 11,321 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPSM report its own weather?+
Yes. Portsmouth International Airport at Pease has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPSM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPSM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPSM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPSM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPSM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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