Why go
- Independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Served by Hampton Roads Executive Airport.
History
Portsmouth is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the ninth-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Due to its strategic location, the city has long been associated with the United States Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a historic and active Navy facility located in Portsmouth.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, Dash 8-300, A319, MD-80, M83, ERD) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, New York*, New York*, Philadelphia, Washington
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, ERJ, A319, M90, MD-88) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York, New York*, Orlando*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 717, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 717, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ, ERJ-145, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300…) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A319, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320) · 1 route: Sanford
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hampton Roads Executive Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: High Street, 3.2 mi); routes include High Street - North Landing, Waterside, Norfolk - North Landing, Portsmouth, Waterside, Norfolk - High Street, Portsmouth.
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, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.