New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) is a public airport located in Newburgh, New York, approximately 60 miles north of Midtown Manhattan in the Hudson Valley region. Originally developed as a military airfield, it has transitioned into a commercial and cargo hub serving the greater New York metropolitan area as an alternative to the three major New York City airports. The airport is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which took over management in 2007. It handles both passenger and significant cargo operations, with major freight carriers utilizing its facilities. Stewart has been positioned as a relief airport to reduce congestion at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Passenger traffic at Stewart is modest compared to the major New York airports, but it offers travelers a less congested alternative with easier parking and check-in processes. The airport has seen fluctuating airline service over the years, with carriers adjusting routes based on demand.