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· METAR05:45Z
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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 34
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KSWF

Current METAR

Observed 05:45Z

KSWF 120545Z VRB06KT 10SM -DZ SCT042 BKN055 OVC120 22/22 A2971
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,709 ft
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
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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000° · 6 kt
RWY 34
315°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 315° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2764° / 244°11,817 ftASPHStandard L
16/34Favored135° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSWF NEW YORK STEWART INTL in NEW YORK, NEW YORK, showing runways 09/27, 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • AVOID ORANGE COUNTY ARPT LCTD 7 NM WNW DURG VFR APCHS.
  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NO JET TRNG 2300 TO 0700 DLY.
  • HUDSON VALLEY RGNL LCTD 3.3 NM SW IGN VORTAC; DO NOT MISTAKE FOR STEWART INTL.
  • EXTSV GLDR ACT 8 MI E OF HUO VORTAC IN A 5-MI RADIUS.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC AMGR 845-838-8200.
  • RGT TFC ON RWYS 16 & 27 MAY BE USED FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
  • USER FEE CHARGED TO ALL INTL FLIGHTS.
  • COMPASS CALIBRATION PAD LCTD ON THE TWY G RUNUP APRON.
  • TWYS B & H RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 118 FT.
  • TWY C RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 125 FT BTN TRML BLDG & BLDG 118.
  • ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 172 FT OR MORE RQR VEHICLE ESCORT FOR ALL TWY C OPNS S OF TRML APN. CTC ARPT OPNS 845-838-8237.
  • MILITARY: ARMY OPS 1300-2100Z++ WEEKDAYS EXC HOL, O845-567-1209, OT CTC FBO. 24 HR PPR ONLY FOR PARKING ARMY RAMP. NO SVC AVAIL THROUGH ARMY RAMP, CTC FBO. 48 HR PPR ALL OPERATIONS ON WEST POINT MILITARY RESERVATION, CTC 2ND AVN DET OPSO, O845-567-1209, C845-372-3349.
  • MILITARY: ALL MIL ACFT OPR, BASH PHASE II PERIOD (1 APR-30 MAY & 1 AUG-30 NOV) BIRD WATCH COND SEVERE (TKOF AND LDGS PROH UNLESS GREATER EMERG AND/OR IMMED OPERATIONAL NECESSITY EXISTS. LCL AND TACTICAL TRNG PROH) MODERATE (MULTIPLE APCHS PROH A DEPARTURE AND FULL STOP ALLOWED IF RTE AVOIDS BIRDS ACT.)
  • MILITARY: AFLD MGR DOES NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC FOR TRAN CREWS. TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS UP TO SECRET AT COMD POST.
  • TWY C BTN TWY B & TWY F NOT VISIBLE FM TWR.
  • TWY L CLSD EXC 20 MIN PPR. TWY L APRON FOLLOW ME VEHICLE REQUIRED. CTC ARPT OPNS 845-838-8237.
  • FUEL: A++ AVBL.
  • MILITARY: ADVSY FOR TRAN AIRCREW - NSTD WHITE VEH PARKING BOXES AND C-17 WING-TIP GUIDE LINES PAINTED ON ANG RAMP.
  • MILITARY: COMD POST OPR 1000-0400++, DSN 636-2286.
  • ALL SFCS. WORK IN PROGRESS GRASS CUTTING CONDUCTED APR-OCT.
  • TXL C NOT VSB TO TWR FOR ACFT PUSHBACK FM PAX TRML; CTC GND FREQ FOR PUSHBACK ONTO TXL C.

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 733/F/B/X/T
  • 16/34PCR VALUE: 733/F/B/X/T
  • H1HELIPAD LCTD INTXN TWYS B & C EAST OF TWY C.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09RWY 09 ALSF-2 U/S.
  • 16+3 FT GND 140 FT FM RWY END 240 FT L.
  • 16MILITARY ASSAULT LANDING ZONE & BASIC MKGS WITH AIMING POINTS.
  • 34MILITARY ASSAULT LANDING ZONE & BASIC MKGS WITH AIMING POINTS.
  • 16PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 09APCH SLP 50:1 TO DTHR.
  • 27APCH SLP 46:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • LNDG FEE PER 1000 LBS. CERTIFICATED MAX TOG.
  • TPA: 709 FT AGL HEL, 1009 FT AGL RECIPROCATING ENG, 2009 FT AGL TURBOPROP/JET.
  • OWNERLEASEE PANYNJ; . PROPERTY OWNED BY NYSDOT 1220 WASHINGTON AVE. ALBANY, NY 12226. TELEPHONE 518-457-2822.

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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
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

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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