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Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth is a city in Scioto County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in southern Ohio 41 miles (66 km) south of Chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the Ohio River, across from Kentucky and just east of the mouth of the Scioto River.

Type CityPopulation 18,252

Why go

  • City in Ohio, United States.
  • Served by Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH).

History

Portsmouth is a city in Scioto County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in southern Ohio 41 miles (66 km) south of Chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the Ohio River, across from Kentucky and just east of the mouth of the Scioto River. The population was 18,252 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Portsmouth micropolitan area.

Airports

Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) 9.9 mi to the centre
Portsmouth, OH, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ashland Regional Airport 19 mi to the centre
Worthington, KY, US
Outdoor
Pike County Airport 29 mi to the centre
Waverly, OH, US
Outdoor
Alexander Salamon Airport 32 mi to the centre
West Union, OH, US
Outdoor
Highland County Airport 43 mi to the centre
Hillsboro, OH, US
Outdoor
Fleming Mason Airport 43 mi to the centre
Flemingsburg, KY, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH); 17 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portsmouth, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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