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Pease Air Show 2023 was held as the “Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show” at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire, on September 9–10, 2023.

Quick Scoop on Pease Air Show 2023

  • Official name: Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show 2023.
  • Dates: September 9–10, 2023.
  • Location: Pease Air National Guard Base (NH Air National Guard), Newington/Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
  • Headliners:
    • USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team.
* Performances including the F-35 Lightning and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland.
  • Approximate attendance: Nearly 80,000 visitors over the two days.

What the days looked like

According to the published 2023 outline, a typical day at the show ran like this:

  1. Parking lots opened around 8:00 a.m.
  1. Gates and static displays opened at 9:00 a.m.
  1. Flying acts began around noon and ran to about 4:00 p.m.
  1. Gates and static displays closed at 5:00 p.m.

Between the flying blocks, visitors could walk through static aircraft, including the KC‑46A Pegasus tanker, and explore large STEM hangars with hands‑on tech and robotics exhibits for kids and adults.

“World‑class aerial performers, military equipment static displays from as far away as Australia, and virtual reality military simulations” were highlighted as key parts of the experience.

Vibe, crowds, and weather

  • The show drew big crowds, described as “nearly 80,000 visitors” over the weekend.
  • Saturday enjoyed sunshine and full flying, including the F‑16 Viper Demo Team and other marquee performers.
  • Sunday’s flying was cut short by rain and clouds, but many visitors still reported it as an exciting experience thanks to the ground displays and interactive exhibits.

Forum-style chatter and viewing tips

Public forum discussion ahead of the show focused on:

  • Best places around the Seacoast area to watch “Thunder Over New Hampshire” from outside the formal gates.
  • Tips on:
    • Parking options.
    • Avoiding the heaviest crowds.
    • Comfortable spots for families with children.

One Reddit thread, for example, had locals offering guidance via direct messages instead of posting specific “secret spots” publicly, reflecting how popular and crowded the event can get around Pease.

At a glance (key details)

Aspect| Info
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Event name| Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show 202337
Common name| Pease Air Show 202313
Dates| September 9–10, 202313
Location| Pease Air National Guard Base, NH13
Main military demo| USAF F‑16 Viper Demo Team37
Other highlights| F‑35 Lightning, Rob Holland aerobatics, para‑commandos, more37
Ground attractions| KC‑46A Pegasus walk‑throughs, multiple static jets, STEM hangars7
Attendance| Nearly 80,000 visitors over the weekend7

TL;DR: Pease Air Show 2023 (Thunder Over New Hampshire) was a two‑day September event at Pease ANG Base headlined by the F‑16 Viper Demo Team, big crowds, KC‑46 displays, and large STEM/interactive exhibits, with mostly great flying on Saturday and a weather‑affected Sunday.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.