KSWF

VFR

NEW YORK STEWART INTL

NEW YORK · NEW YORK

Elev
490.7'
Longest RWY
11,817'09/27
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:45Z
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Before you fly into KSWF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,199.7'
MSL · field 490.7' + 709 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KSWF

Current METAR

Observed 16:45Z

KSWF 271645Z 09010KT 10SM SKC 20/05 A3023
Wind
090° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
SKC
Density alt
824 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
44 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
709 ft AGL · 1,200 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
SWF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
OMAR ASTACIO
Address
1180 FIRST ST, NEW WINDSOR NY 12553

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP
NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 10 kt
RWY 09
064°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 064° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored64° / 244°11,817 ftASPHStandard L
16/34135° / 315°6,004 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0911,817'11,817'10,817'8,817'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF238', fence, 420' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 5
2711,817'11,817'11,817'9,817'PAPI 4-box left(3°)67', tree, 1120' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 13
166,004'6,004'6,004'6,004'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
346,004'6,004'6,004'6,004'PAPI 4-box left(3°)17', trees, 780' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 34

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 09
LS · CAT III
SWF
110.1
RWY 27
LD · CAT I
JKH
109.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
KSWF · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • A user fee is charged to all international flights.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Avoid Orange County Airport located 7 nautical miles west-northwest during visual flight rules approaches.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C is not visible to the tower for aircraft pushback from the passenger terminal. Contact ground frequency for pushback onto taxiway C.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan 172 feet or more require vehicle escort for all taxiway C operations south of the terminal apron. Contact airport operations at 845-838-8237.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C is restricted to aircraft with wingspan greater than 125 feet between the terminal building and building 118.Show FAA
  • Military all military aircraft operations during BASH Phase II period from 1 April to 30 May and 1 August to 30 November have bird watch conditions severe. Takeoffs and landings are prohibited unless there is a greater emergency and/or immediate operational necessity. Local and tactical training is prohibited. Moderate conditions prohibit multiple approaches but allow a departure and full stop landing if the route avoids bird activity.Show FAA
  • Military command post operates from 1000 to 0400 and later. DSN 636-2286.Show FAA
  • Military advisory for transient aircrew: nonstandard white vehicle parking boxes and C-17 wing-tip guide lines are painted on the ANG ramp.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 845-838-8200.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C between taxiway B and taxiway F is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • Fuel: A++ available.Show FAA
  • Right traffic on runways 16 and 27 may be used for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Extensive glider activity occurs 8 miles east of HUO VORTAC in a 5-mile radius.Show FAA
  • The compass calibration pad is located on the taxiway G runup apron.Show FAA
  • Taxiways B and H are restricted to aircraft with wingspan greater than 118 feet.Show FAA
  • No jet training is permitted daily from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • Military Army operations occur from 1300 to 2100 Zulu and later on weekdays except holidays. Contact 0845-567-1209 or contact the FBO for other times. Twenty-four hour prior permission required only for parking on the Army ramp. No service available through the Army ramp, contact the FBO. Forty-eight hour prior permission required for all operations on West Point Military Reservation. Contact 2nd Aviation Detachment Operations Officer at 0845-567-1209 or cell 845-372-3349.Show FAA
  • Hudson Valley Regional is located 3.3 nautical miles southwest of the IGN VORTAC. Do not mistake it for Stewart International.Show FAA
  • Military airfield manager does not issue or store communications security for transient crews. Temporary storage of classified materials up to secret is available at the command post.Show FAA
  • Taxiway L is closed except with 20 minute prior permission required. Taxiway L apron requires a follow me vehicle. Contact airport operations at 845-838-8237.Show FAA
  • All surfaces have work in progress with grass cutting conducted from April through October.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34The pavement classification rating value for runway 16/34 is 733/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 09/27The pavement classification rating value is 733/F/B/X/T for runway 09/27.Show FAA
  • H1Helipad is located at the intersection of taxiways B and C east of taxiway C.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 ALSF-2 approach lighting system is unserviceable.Show FAA
  • 16There is a 3-foot ground obstruction located 140 feet from the runway end and 240 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 34Runway 34 is a military assault landing zone with basic markings and aiming points.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 is a military assault landing zone with basic markings and aiming points.Show FAA
  • 16The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline on runway 16.Show FAA
  • 09Approach slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27Approach slope is 46 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee is charged per 1000 pounds certificated maximum takeoff gross weight.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 709 feet above ground level for helicopters, 1009 feet above ground level for reciprocating engine aircraft, and 2009 feet above ground level for turboprop and jet aircraft.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe leasee is the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The property is owned by New York State Department of Transportation located at 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226. Telephone 518-457-2822.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSWF

Answer card
ICAO
KSWF
Name
NEW YORK STEWART INTL
Location
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Elevation
490.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199.7 ft MSL (709 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 11,817 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

New York Stewart Intl sits in New York, New York. Field elevation is 490.7 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 11,817 ft on 09/27. Tower is open 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 09 and 27. Pattern altitude is 709 ft AGL. That is 1,199.7 ft MSL.

For fuel and ramp support, Atlantic Aviation is on the field with JET_A. Signature Aviation is also on the field with AVGAS_100LL and JET_A. If you need current handling details, call the FBO directly before arrival. Published remarks also flag birds and deer in the area. That matters here. There is also a note to avoid confusing this field with Orange County Airport 7 NM west-northwest during VFR approaches.

This is a controlled airport with busy mixed traffic. Runway 16 is marked as a military assault landing zone. Taxiway C has restrictions and some pushback work is not visible from the tower. If you are planning a larger aircraft operation, check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate early with airport ops. Military activity also occurs on weekdays during published Zulu hours. For anything that affects your arrival, verify with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSWF?
Pattern altitude is 709 ft AGL. That equals 1,199.7 ft MSL at Stewart.
Does KSWF have ILS approaches?
Yes. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 09 and 27.
What are the tower hours at New York Stewart Intl?
The tower is open 24 hours. That makes it a full-time controlled field.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSWF?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries JET_A. Signature Aviation is also on the field. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A.
What is the longest runway at KSWF?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 11,817 ft long and paved.
Is there a military runway or military activity at Stewart?
Yes. Runway 16 is listed as a military assault landing zone with basic markings and aiming points. Military Army operations also occur during published weekday Zulu hours, so coordinate ahead if your flight may overlap that activity.
Are there any bird or wildlife cautions at KSWF?
Yes. The published remarks say birds and deer are on and near the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.
What should I know before a VFR arrival to KSWF?
Do not confuse Stewart with Orange County Airport, which is 7 NM west-northwest. The remarks also note taxiway C restrictions and limited tower visibility for some pushback operations, so coordinate with ground and the FBO early.

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