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New Hampshire has several airports catering to commercial, private, and charter flights. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport, and Portsmouth International Airport are the three major airports in the state. However, there are also several smaller airports, including the Nashua Municipal Airport, Berlin Regional Airport, and Concord Municipal Airport. In total, there are 25 registered public-use airports in New Hampshire, with a further 110 registered airports, seaplane bases, and heliports.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of registered public-use airports | 25 |
| Number of all registered airports, seaplane bases, and heliports | 135 |
| Number of airports offering commercial flights | 3 |
| Number of airports with more than 1 million passengers each year | 1 |
| Number of airports in total | 7 |
What You'll Learn
Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
The airport opened in 1927 and is the busiest airport in the state, with ten times the traffic of the second-busiest airport, Portsmouth. It is also the only airport in New Hampshire with substantial commercial service. Manchester–Boston is New England's third-largest cargo airport, serving FedEx, UPS, and Amazon, and is included in the Federal Aviation Administration's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025. The airport covers 1,500 acres (610 ha) and has two asphalt runways.
The airport offers a range of facilities and services, including various airlines, parking garages, and bus services to downtown Manchester and other destinations.
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Portsmouth International Airport
New Hampshire is served by several airports, including Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, and Lebanon Municipal Airport.
The airport is known for its convenient parking and ground transportation options, as well as unique amenities like the Doggie Depot and a Nursing Mother's Suite. It is also just off I-95, providing easy highway access to major cities like Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC.
In recent years, the airport has undergone significant improvements, including a $24 million runway reconstruction project completed in 2020 and a $19.5 million passenger terminal expansion finished in 2021, enhancing the overall travel experience for its passengers.
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Lebanon Municipal Airport
New Hampshire is served by many regional airports, including Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB), which is located in the heart of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. The airport is owned by the city and is a public-use airport. It is situated 6 km west of Lebanon's central business district, in Grafton County, and is the northernmost commercial airport in the state, near the Vermont border.
The airport offers commercial airline service through Cape Air, with flights to New York and Boston Logan Airports. The airport terminal has been recently renovated and offers typical facilities such as baggage claim, check-in desks, rental car services, and airport security.
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Commercial and non-primary airports
New Hampshire has three major airports that offer commercial flights. These are Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport, and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Manchester Airport is the busiest of the three, serving more than 1 million passengers each year. It is located 5 kilometres south of Manchester city centre and can be reached by taxis, limos, shuttles, and buses. Lebanon Municipal Airport is located in the heart of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region and offers commercial service to Boston and LaGuardia, as well as charter flights and landing for private planes. Portsmouth International Airport is a convenient, low-cost alternative to Boston's Logan Airport, offering quick access to the New Hampshire Seacoast, Lakes Region, and White Mountains.
In addition to these three major airports, there are several other commercial service–nonprimary airports in New Hampshire. These are Berlin Regional Airport, Concord Municipal Airport, Dean Memorial Airport, Jaffrey/Silver Ranch Airport, Dillant–Hopkins Airport, Laconia Municipal Airport, Plymouth Municipal Airport, and Mount Washington Regional Airport.
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Regional airports
New Hampshire has a total of 7 airports, 3 of which offer commercial flights. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, located 5 kilometres south of Manchester city centre, is the primary hub for departures and arrivals in the state. It is also the busiest airport in the state, serving more than 1 million passengers annually. The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United, with Baltimore being the most common destination. Passengers can get to the airport via taxis, limos, shuttles, or buses.
The Lebanon Municipal Airport, located 6 kilometres from Lebanon, is another airport that offers commercial service to the western part of the state. Cape Air is the airline that serves this airport.
The Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, also known as Pease International Airport, is located just 2 kilometres from Portsmouth. This airport only services Allegiant flights.
In addition to the three major airports, there are several smaller airports in New Hampshire, including the Nashua Municipal Airport, Berlin Regional Airport, Concord Municipal Airport, Dillant-Hopkins Airport, and Mount Washington Regional Airport. These smaller airports cater to private, charter, and general aviation flights.
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Frequently asked questions
There are 7 airports in New Hampshire.
Only 3 airports offer commercial flights.
The airports that offer commercial flights are Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport, and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
Manchester Airport is the busiest, handling more than 1 million passengers each year.
