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New York Stewart International Airport

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Medium airport · SWF

New York Stewart International Airport.

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

Scheduled service
Newburgh, New YorkELEV 491 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3

Google rating

1,007

Google reviews

ratings on Google
1

Based operators

charter operators on the field
2

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
491

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

12 nm

To the nearest alternate

Dutchess County Airport (POU), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

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

FBOs on the field

  • Atlantic Aviation New Windsor Stewart logo

    Atlantic Aviation New Windsor Stewart

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Located 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.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
    • Unicom 129.75
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Restrooms
    • Hangar
    • +14 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Signature Flight Support Stewart Int'l logo

    Signature Flight Support Stewart Int'l

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Stewart 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.

    • Fuel
    • 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
    • Unicom 122.95
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Shuttle
    • +21 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“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

Staff & service

“Super clean, staff amazingly jovial and helpful, going through security was a breeze.”

Chief Caffeine Explorer5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“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.

Field capability

ICAO

KSWF

IATA

SWF

FAA / Local

SWF

Elevation

491 ft

Coordinates

41.5042° N · 74.1089° W

Airspace

D · Delta

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.

Runways & aircraft access

2 runways

longest 11,817 ft

  • 09/27
    11,817 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
  • 16/34
    6,004 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

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.

  • Turboprop3,000 ft
  • Light Jet3,500 ft
  • Midsize Jet4,500 ft
  • Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
  • Heavy Jet5,500 ft
  • VIP Airliner6,000 ft

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.

Based charter operators1

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

KSWF · New York Stewart International Airport · Newburgh, NY

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from SWF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Boston (BED)139 nm43m
Washington DC (IAD)217 nm54m
Chicago (ORD)618 nm1h 50m
Nashville (BNA)670 nm1h 57m
Palm Beach (PBI)938 nm2h 35m
Miami (MIA)992 nm2h 42m
Dallas (DAL)1,201 nm3h 12m
Houston (HOU)1,250 nm3h 18m

Common questions

What size private jets can use SWF?
New York Stewart International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,817 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at SWF?
New York Stewart International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,817 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at SWF?
Yes. 1 charter operator list New York Stewart International Airport as a home base, including Polaris Aviation Solutions, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at New York Stewart International Airport?
2 FBOs serve SWF: Atlantic Aviation New Windsor Stewart and Signature Flight Support Stewart Int'l. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to SWF?
The closest alternate is Dutchess County Airport (POU), about 12 nm away, followed by Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from SWF to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 54m (217 nm), Chicago about 1h 50m (618 nm), Nashville about 1h 57m (670 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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