New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) is in New Windsor, Orange County, about 60 miles north of Manhattan in the Hudson Valley. It’s operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the same agency that runs JFK, LaGuardia and Newark) and shares its runways with an Air National Guard base. Commercial service is limited to a small number of airlines and routes, which change over time, but for travelers in the Hudson Valley, Orange and Rockland counties, Stewart can mean short lines and a quick drive instead of a trip into the city.

At a glance
Location New Windsor, Orange County, NY
Operator Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Distance from Manhattan About 60 miles
Service Limited commercial routes (check current airlines)
Best for Hudson Valley, Orange and Rockland residents; West Point visitors

Why consider Stewart

  • Small terminal: short walks and security lines.
  • Easy parking and pickups.
  • Convenient for the Hudson Valley: Newburgh, Beacon, New Paltz, West Point and Warwick.

Limitations

Stewart has far fewer flights than the major airports, and airlines have come and gone. If a route is cancelled, alternatives are limited. Always compare total travel time and flight options.

Drive times

From Manhattan, the drive typically takes about 75–90 minutes outside peak hours. From Rockland County or northern New Jersey, it can be quicker than reaching JFK. Read the Westchester airport guide for another northern option.

A Hudson Valley gateway

Visitors flying into Stewart are well placed for Hudson Valley day trips, Dia:Beacon and Storm King Art Center. Our long-distance car service covers Stewart transfers.