Travelling from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM) departing from either of these bases.
Portsmouth's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Pease Air Force Base Airport is located in Portsmouth.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to PSM, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM)
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Getting from Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM) to central Portsmouth
Pease Air Force Base Airport is around 3 miles from central Portsmouth. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM)
£117 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport. A return flight starts from £230. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to PSM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM)
December is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport (PSM). Visit Portsmouth in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Washington DC to PSM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Portsmouth to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Portsmouth
Start your Portsmouth trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Pease Air Force Base Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Portsmouth trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights worth exploring include Strawbery Banke Museum, Prescott Park and PortCity Bike Tours.
Explore more of the United States
Worcester is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Portsmouth. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Worcester Art Museum, Redemption Rock Brewing and Union Station.
Around 145 kms (90 miles) south of Portsmouth, Providence is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out WaterFire Providence, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium and WaterFire.
