3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Just 1 terminal with the 6 gates one next to each other so super easy to find yours.”
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Airports / New York / SWF
Newburgh, New York · 491 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,007 ratings
1
Operators based
491
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dutchess County Airport (POU), 6 fields within 50 nm.
New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF / SWF) sits in Newburgh, New York, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 491 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SWF is a home base: Polaris Aviation Solutions, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Dutchess County Airport (POU, 12 nm), Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR, 29 nm), and Westchester County Airport (HPN, 32 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,817-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SWF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SWF to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KSWF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
Atlantic Aviation New Windsor Stewart
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Atlantic Aviation SWF is the FBO that serves all your aircraft needs. Our comprehensive services - including ground, large charter, international and cargo handling - and our location at Stewart International Airport makes us an attractive alternative to the busier airports in the area.
Signature Flight Support Stewart Int'l
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStewart Int’l Airport serves the environs of northern New York City and Newburgh, New York, and features the grand facilities you would expect from a former air force base including an 11,000 foot runway. The prime choice for aircraft parking for visiting heads of state, Signature SWF has 150,000 sq. ft.
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
“Just 1 terminal with the 6 gates one next to each other so super easy to find yours.”
Chief Caffeine Explorer5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
“Super clean, staff amazingly jovial and helpful, going through security was a breeze.”
Chief Caffeine Explorer5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“Super clean, staff amazingly jovial and helpful, going through security was a breeze.”
Chief Caffeine Explorer5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for New York Stewart International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
ICAO
KSWF
IATA
SWF
FAA / Local
SWF
Elevation
491 ft
Coordinates
41.5042° N · 74.1089° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 491 ft, SWF sits higher than 53% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
2 runways
longest 11,817 ft
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,817 ft
SWF's 11,817 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
Location
Open the full mapKSWF · New York Stewart International Airport · Newburgh, NY
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Approximate nonstop block times from SWF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 139 nm | 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 217 nm | 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 938 nm | 2h 35m |
| Miami (MIA) | 992 nm | 2h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,201 nm | 3h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,250 nm | 3h 18m |
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