New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF)
Medium airport · Newburgh, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | New York Stewart International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSWF |
| IATA | SWF |
| Elevation | 491 ft (150 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°30'15" W 74°6'32" 41.50421, -74.10890 |
| Location | Newburgh, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,817 ft (3602 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
New York Stewart International Airport at a glance
New York Stewart International Airport is a medium airport in Newburgh, New York, United States, known to airline systems as SWF. The field elevation of 491 ft (150 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSWF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 11,817 ft (3602 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSWF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to New York Stewart International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County Airport | KPOU | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | KDXR | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Morristown Municipal Airport | KMMU | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New York Stewart International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 491 ft field elevation of New York Stewart International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about New York Stewart International Airport
What is the ICAO code of New York Stewart International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New York Stewart International Airport is KSWF, and its IATA code is SWF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New York Stewart International Airport above sea level?
New York Stewart International Airport sits at an elevation of 491 feet (150 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New York Stewart International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5042, -74.1089 — in Newburgh, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dutchess County Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KSWF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSWF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at New York Stewart International Airport?
New York Stewart International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,817 ft (3602 m) with a ASP surface.