New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF) is a regional airport serving Newburgh, NY at 491 ft. KSWF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 16, 27, 34) — longest 11,817 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSWF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Current pilot readout for KSWF
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSWF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 11,817 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 16 | 6,004 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 11,817 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 34 | 6,004 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KSWF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSWF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSWF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 54%
- 09
- 19%
- 34
- 18%
- 16
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0238Z (10:38 PM EDT)
TAF KSWF 290238Z 2903/3006 VRB03KT 3SM -SHRA BR SCT006 OVC015 TEMPO 2903/2906 1SM +TSRA BR SCT006 OVC015CB FM290600 VRB03KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN006 OVC010 FM291000 VRB04KT 3SM BR VCSH BKN006 OVC010 FM291200 04005KT P6SM VCSH SCT009 BKN015 FM291800 36008KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN035 PROB30 2918/2922 3SM -SHRA BR AMD NOT SKED
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KSWF
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KSWF.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSWF
- IATA
- SWF
- FAA LID
- SWF
- City
- Newburgh
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 491 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5042, -74.1089
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 11,817 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sullivan Orange Ulster Radio Society - Lake Osiris Rd — Walden, NY · 5 mi
- MHRCS - Mid Hudson RC Society - Wallkill Field — Wallkill, NY · 9 mi
- Sullivan Orange Ulster Radio Society - Bart Bull Rd — Middletown, NY · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSWF reported VFR conditions during about 78.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 228 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 24.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.9 | 11.6 | 7.4 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 78.7 | 10.0 | 7.3 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 78.0 | 12.3 | 7.3 | 2.4 |
| May | 76.1 | 12.3 | 8.5 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 79.7 | 12.4 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 82.7 | 11.8 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 83.6 | 11.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 11.7 | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 75.9 | 13.7 | 6.8 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 80.7 | 11.6 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 71.9 | 12.8 | 8.4 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSWF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSWF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSWF?+
KSWF has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 11,817 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSWF report its own weather?+
Yes — New York Stewart International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSWF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSWF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSWF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSWF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSWF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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