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SWF Stewart International Airport

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Stewart International Airport (SWF) serves Newburgh. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASWF
ICAOKSWF
Non-stop5
Airlines5
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation150 m

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The airport in numbers

Stewart International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Stewart International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 135,144 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 913,927 in 2007.

Passengers / year
135,144
as of 2021
Peak traffic
913,927
in 2007
Elevation
150 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Passengers per year, 1994–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Stewart International Airport to Newburgh

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From SWF to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
The Bronx75 km79 min$143–$227
Manhattan81 km85 min$154–$245
New York City88 km93 min$167–$265
Queens94 km99 min$178–$283
Brooklyn96 km101 min$182–$289
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Stewart International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Newburgh ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Stewart International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: JetBlue Airways · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Allegiant Air · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Stewart International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Stewart International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Newburgh shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Stewart International Airport to the centre of Newburgh?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Stewart International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Stewart International Airport to Newburgh?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Stewart International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Stewart International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Philadelphia, St. Petersburg, Detroit, Orlando. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Stewart International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Stewart International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Stewart International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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