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300K+
Commercial passengers annually
60–90 min
Average terminal dwell time
100%
Reach in single-terminal layout
4th
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Overview

Why advertise at New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)?

New York Stewart International Airport (IATA: SWF | ICAO: KSWF), owned and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ): sits in New Windsor, NY, about 60 miles north of Manhattan in Orange County.

It serves as the official fourth airport of the New York metropolitan area, alongside JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, and functions as both a Hudson Valley regional gateway and a low-cost / relief-valve alternative for NYC-bound travelers.

While SWF's annual passenger volume is smaller than its NYC siblings, approximately 300,000 commercial passengers plus heavy general aviation, cargo, and military operations, that's exactly what makes it a strategic advertising buy. Every placement reaches 100% of departing and arriving commercial passengers in a compact, single-terminal layout, with average dwell times of 60–90 minutes inside the terminal.

And the audience is unusually specific: Hudson Valley residents, transatlantic budget travelers, and visitors to one of the most attraction-dense regions in the Northeast. In early 2025, SWF added new large-format backlit displays to its inventory as part of a broader terminal upgrade, meaningfully expanding the airport's premium ad opportunities.

Who you reach at SWF

Hudson Valley residents: Newburgh, New Windsor, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Goshen, Middletown, and the Orange / Ulster / Dutchess County corridor
Transatlantic Play passengers: flying to and from Reykjavík with onward connections across Europe, including a younger leisure traveler skew
Breeze Airways and Allegiant Air passengers: heading to Florida, the Carolinas, and other warm-weather destinations
Hudson Valley tourism inbound: visitors to Storm King Art Center, West Point Military Academy, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Dia Beacon, Bear Mountain, the Catskills, and Hudson Valley wineries
West Point cadets, families, and visitors: graduation, parents' weekend, and Army-Navy / Army football traffic
United Nations General Assembly traffic: foreign government aircraft and delegations park at SWF during UN week each September
Air National Guard / 105th Airlift Wing personnel and contractors: based at Stewart year-round
NYC commuter relief traffic: travelers consciously choosing SWF over JFK/LGA/EWR
Formats & Placements

SWF advertising options & inventory

New York Stewart International Airport operates from a single, consolidated commercial terminal, meaning every placement reaches 100% of departing and arriving passengers. In-terminal advertising at SWF is managed by Clear Channel Outdoor (Clear Channel Airports), which holds the consolidated PANYNJ contract covering JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Stewart. AdQuick works directly with Clear Channel Outdoor to plan, price, and book the full SWF inventory mix on your behalf.

Digital airport advertising at SWF

Digital backlit displays Pre & Post-Security

Backlit digital out-of-home displays positioned across ticketing, security, and gate areas, capturing every commercial passenger through the airport.

Best for: Always-on brand presence across the terminal journey

Large-format LED screens 2025 Upgrade

Premium LED displays in the main concourse, including the newly-added backlit inventory from the 2025 terminal upgrade. Designed for high-impact brand moments.

Best for: Premium brand impact in the new 2025 inventory

Digital network rotations 10–15 sec

10- or 15-second spots looped across multiple screens throughout the terminal. Strong reach across the full passenger flow.

Best for: High-frequency awareness campaigns

Interactive kiosks Engagement

Touchscreen kiosks designed for sampling, lead capture, and loyalty enrollment, turning dwell time into measurable conversions.

Best for: Sampling, lead capture, and loyalty enrollment

Static airport advertising at SWF

Baggage claim wall units & dioramas Captive Audience

Wall units and dioramas surrounding baggage carousels — a classic place-based advertising moment that captures travelers during the highest-dwell-time moment in the airport journey.

Best for: Captive audience averaging 10–15 minutes at carousels

Concourse banners & backlit displays Path to Gate

Placed along the path from security to gates, reaching every departing passenger as they move through the terminal.

Best for: Reaching all departing passengers post-security

Gate hold-area dioramas Pre-Boarding

Backlit dioramas in gate seating areas, where passengers settle before boarding their flight.

Best for: 30–60 minutes of pre-boarding dwell time

International arrivals zone placements Transatlantic

Placements in the new international arrivals facility, capturing Play transatlantic and other international passengers as they enter the U.S.

Best for: Capturing Play transatlantic and other international passengers

Jet bridge wraps High-Impact

Wraps along the boarding bridge, the last impression before takeoff and the first after landing. Limited inventory, premium impact.

Best for: Last impression before takeoff, first after landing

Security checkpoint placements 100% Reach

Bin advertising, divestiture tables, and queue-line backwalls. Every commercial passenger passes through security.

Best for: Maximum reach across all departing travelers

Wall murals & column wraps Custom

Custom large-format wallscape advertising installations throughout the terminal. Pricing scales with square footage and complexity.

Best for: Custom large-format brand statements throughout the terminal

Exterior & curbside SWF placements

Parking lot & garage signage Arrival/Departure

Banners, wraps, and digital displays positioned across the airport parking facilities.

Best for: Reaching travelers as they park or pick up

Curbside terminal signage Drop-off/Pick-up

Signage visible to every vehicle dropping off or picking up travelers at the terminal entrance.

Best for: Capturing every vehicle dropping off or picking up

Rental car center & shuttle advertising Arrival Traffic

Placements in the rental car center and on-airport transit advertising across shuttle vehicles serving the airport.

Best for: Capturing arrival traffic transferring to ground transport

Roadway billboards along I-84 and Route 17K Airport-Bound

Outdoor billboard advertising on the primary airport access roads, reaching airport-bound traffic before they enter the terminal.

Best for: Reaching airport-bound traffic on approach

Sponsorship & experiential opportunities at SWF

Charging station sponsorships Gate Area

Branded power hubs in gate areas — gate-side charging station advertising with extended dwell and high utility.

Best for: Branded power hubs in gate areas

Wayfinding & information desk sponsorships Logo Integration

Logo integration on official airport touchpoints, including wayfinding and information desks.

Best for: Logo integration on official airport touchpoints

Hudson Valley tourism cross-promotion zones Regional

Dedicated zones tied to Hudson Valley tourism, a natural fit for regional brands, attractions, and hospitality.

Best for: Brands tied to Hudson Valley tourism and hospitality

Sampling and pop-up activations Experiential

Product demos in the atrium or near baggage claim, particularly effective during West Point graduation, UN General Assembly week, holiday travel, and summer Hudson Valley tourism peaks.

Best for: Product demos during peak traffic moments
Pricing Data

SWF airport advertising rates

New York Stewart International Airport advertising rates vary by format, placement, share of voice, and term length. Below are indicative ranges based on current Clear Channel Airports / NYC-region airport market data, for live, dated availability and exact rates, request a custom quote from AdQuick.

Indicative SWF rate ranges (4-week minimum)

Placement Type Indicative Rate Range (4 weeks) Notes
Static backlit / diorama (post-security) $1,500 – $4,500 Premium gate and baggage claim units price highest
Static backlit (pre-security / ticketing) $1,000 – $3,000 Reaches departing pax + meeter-greeters
Large-format backlit (new 2025 inventory) $3,000 – $8,500 Premium recently-added inventory
Digital network rotation (15-sec spot) $3,000 – $8,000 Across multiple screens; rotates with other advertisers
Digital feature wall / video wall $4,500 – $12,000 Premium impact placement
Jet bridge wrap $3,500 – $9,000 High-impact, limited inventory
Wall mural / column wrap $3,000 – $9,500+ Custom; price depends on square footage
Baggage claim feature wall $2,800 – $7,500 Highest dwell-time placement
International arrivals facility placements $2,500 – $7,000 Captures Play and other international passengers
Charging station sponsorship $2,200 – $5,800 / month Branded hub with logo and creative
Full terminal takeover (multi-unit dominant) $20,000 – $65,000+ Custom package

What drives SWF advertising cost

Format: Digital commands higher CPMs than static; jet bridges and feature walls sit at the premium end
Placement zone: Post-security and baggage claim outprice pre-security and curbside
Share of voice (SOV): 100% SOV on static; digital networks split SOV across rotation slots
Term length: 12-week and 52-week commitments unlock 10–25% discounts
Production: Vinyl printing, backlit fabrication, and installation vary by unit size and material
Seasonality: West Point graduation (May), UN General Assembly week (September), Woodbury Common holiday season, and summer Hudson Valley tourism drive premium demand
Annual / multi-unit packaging: Dominant packages discounted vs. à la carte
PANYNJ regional packaging: Combine SWF with JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark through Clear Channel Outdoor for full NYC-region airport saturation at favorable blended rates
How to Book

How to buy advertising at New York Stewart International Airport

In-terminal advertising at SWF is managed by Clear Channel Outdoor / Clear Channel Airports, which holds the consolidated Port Authority of NY & NJ airport advertising contract covering JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Stewart. You have two paths to buy:

Path 1: Contact Clear Channel Outdoor directly

Best if you're buying a single SWF placement and have in-house creative and production capability.

Path 2: Book through AdQuick

Best if you want transparent pricing comparisons, integrated creative production, multi-airport NYC-region packaging (SWF + JFK + LGA + EWR), bundled regional OOH, and built-in measurement. We work directly with Clear Channel Outdoor on your behalf, handle production and approvals, and consolidate SWF into one contract alongside any other airport or OOH market in our network.

The 5-step SWF booking process through AdQuick

01

Submit your brief

Tell us your dates, budget, target audience, and creative concept (flag if you want to align with West Point graduation, UN week, holiday travel, or Hudson Valley summer tourism).

02

Receive an inventory plan

Within 24 hours, we send live SWF availability through Clear Channel Outdoor, photos, impression estimates, and a full proposal.

03

Approve and contract

Lock in placements with a single AdQuick contract; we coordinate with Clear Channel Outdoor and PANYNJ approvals on your behalf.

04

Submit creative

We manage proofing, PANYNJ content approval, and production (standard lead time: 3–5 weeks).

05

Go live and measure

Your campaign runs, and you receive proof-of-performance photos and post-campaign impression and lift reports.

PANYNJ governance

SWF is owned and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which also owns JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, and Teterboro. All in-terminal advertising is subject to PANYNJ approval and policy guidelines, executed through the Clear Channel Airports concession. AdQuick handles PANYNJ submissions and approvals on managed campaigns.

View PANYNJ's advertising guidelines →

Creative specs at SWF

AdQuick provides a placement-specific spec sheet with every proposal. General guidelines:

Static print files: High-resolution PDF or AI, CMYK, 150 DPI at full size, with 0.5" bleed
Backlit film: Duratrans or equivalent translucent media
Digital files: MP4 (H.264), 1080p or 4K, no audio (terminal screens are silent)
Spot length: 10 or 15 seconds for rotations; 30 seconds available for select premium placements
Color management: sRGB for digital, CMYK for print
Creative submission lead time: 14–21 business days before campaign launch (PANYNJ review adds time vs. non-Port-Authority airports)
Compliance

SWF advertising policies & content guidelines

All New York Stewart International Airport advertising is subject to Clear Channel Outdoor execution and Port Authority of NY & NJ content approval. Standard policy framework:

Restricted & permitted categories

The following categories are subject to PANYNJ-aligned restrictions or conditional approval:

No tobacco, firearms, adult content, or political advocacy
Alcohol advertising: permitted with required responsible-consumption messaging
No competing ground-transport restrictions on select placements
Cannabis advertising: Subject to New York state law and PANYNJ-specific restrictions; case-by-case review
No advertising that disparages the Port Authority or its tenants
Public-service and government messaging generally permitted with standard review
Trademark and copyright clearance required on all submitted creative
PANYNJ approval timeline: 7–14 business days from creative submission
Market Data

SWF seasonal playbook: events that drive traffic

New York Stewart International Airport has distinct traffic surges that smart advertisers plan around.

West Point graduation, parents' weekend & Army football

The U.S. Military Academy's annual graduation (late May), Plebe-Parent Weekend (August), and Army football home games drive significant family and alumni traffic into SWF. Army-Navy game-week traffic also moves through. Ideal for automotive, financial services, hospitality, jewelry/gifting (rings, watches for graduating cadets), and Army-affiliated brands.

May · August · October–November

UN General Assembly week

Foreign delegations and government aircraft regularly use SWF as a parking and arrival facility during UN week, bringing diplomatic, security, and media traffic. Strategic moment for luxury hospitality, international airlines, financial services, and government-facing brands.

September

Holiday and Black Friday season

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 20 minutes from SWF, is one of the largest shopping mall advertising destinations in America. Holiday travel and shopping-trip traffic spikes through SWF. Ideal for retail, luxury brands, hospitality, and gifting categories.

November–December

Summer Hudson Valley tourism

Steady leisure traveler volume from visitors to Storm King Art Center, Dia Beacon, West Point, Bear Mountain, Catskills resorts, and Hudson Valley wineries and farm-to-table restaurants. Ideal for tourism boards, hospitality, lifestyle, art and culture, and consumer brands.

May–October

Transatlantic Play / Breeze peak travel

Play's transatlantic Reykjavík connections and Breeze's leisure routes give SWF an unusually international and warm-weather-focused audience for a small airport. Strong moment for European tourism boards, financial services, telecom (roaming/eSIM), and travel-adjacent brands.

Year-round
FAQ

SWF airport advertising FAQs

Common questions about advertising at New York Stewart International Airport, from inventory management and audience reach to PANYNJ governance, seasonal planning, and measurement.

In-terminal advertising at SWF is managed by Clear Channel Outdoor / Clear Channel Airports, which holds the consolidated Port Authority of NY & NJ advertising concession covering JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, and Stewart. PANYNJ owns and operates the airport itself. AdQuick works directly with Clear Channel Outdoor to plan, price, and book the full SWF inventory on your behalf, so you get a single point of contact, transparent pricing, and integrated production. For background on how airport ads are sold across terminals and operators, see our primer.
New York Stewart International Airport serves approximately 300,000 commercial passengers annually, plus significant general aviation, cargo, and military operations. Average dwell times are 60–90 minutes per traveler. Passenger volumes spike during West Point graduation, UN General Assembly week, holiday shopping season at Woodbury Common, and summer Hudson Valley tourism. AdQuick provides placement-level impression estimates in every proposal.
SWF added new large-format backlit displays to its inventory in early 2025 as part of broader terminal upgrades. A new international arrivals facility has also expanded the airport's capacity to serve transatlantic traffic (notably Play to Reykjavík). These additions meaningfully expand premium placement options versus older inventory snapshots.
Yes. Because Clear Channel Outdoor holds the consolidated PANYNJ contract for all four airports, packaging SWF with JFK, LGA, and EWR is straightforward through a single contract. AdQuick can build a NYC-region airport package spanning all four for full metro saturation, ideal for brands targeting any NYC-area traveler segment.
Most static placements have a 4-week minimum, with discounts at 12-week and 52-week commitments. Digital network rotations may accommodate shorter flights, ask AdQuick for current options. See our overview of airport ad campaign timelines for how short an in-terminal flight can run before reach gets too thin.
For best availability, book 6–8 weeks ahead of your campaign start. PANYNJ approval adds time vs. non-Port-Authority airports, so factor in an extra 1–2 weeks for content review. Premium placements (gate dioramas, baggage claim feature walls, jet bridge wraps, new large-format backlit) often sell out 90+ days in advance during West Point graduation, UN week, and holiday season.
Yes. AdQuick can build campaigns timed to West Point graduation (late May), Plebe-Parent Weekend (August), Army football home games, and Army-Navy game week. Note: any creative using West Point, U.S. Army, or Army Athletics trademarks requires separate clearance from the relevant authority. For non-trademarked tie-ins (welcome-back messaging, regional pride, hospitality offers, gifting), no special clearance is needed.
Yes, meaningfully so. SWF's smaller scale means substantially lower entry costs than JFK/LGA/EWR for the equivalent format, while still delivering airport-quality dwell time and a uniquely targeted Hudson Valley + transatlantic + military audience. For brands focused on the Hudson Valley, West Point, or NYC-area relief-valve travelers, SWF delivers stronger cost-per-impression than the big three. Many advertisers run SWF as a value-add layer alongside a JFK or EWR core buy. For a broader framing, see how airport ad costs compare to billboards.
Common SWF advertisers include Hudson Valley hospitals (Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, MidHudson Regional, Garnet Health), regional banks and credit unions (Walden Savings, Hudson Valley Credit Union, M&T Bank), automotive dealers, Woodbury Common-adjacent retailers and outlets, Hudson Valley tourism boards, hospitality (Mohonk Mountain House, Buttermilk Falls Inn, Hutton Brickyards), West Point–adjacent brands (jewelry, gifting), universities (SUNY New Paltz, Marist, West Point Prep), legal services, and consumer brands targeting Hudson Valley residents and Northeast leisure travelers.
Yes, and we recommend it. The strongest SWF campaigns pair high-frequency digital rotations with anchor static placements at baggage claim or gates, often including the newly-added large-format backlit displays for premium impact. AdQuick will model the reach + frequency mix that hits your goals.
Every AdQuick SWF campaign includes proof-of-performance photos, estimated impression delivery reports, and access to AdQuick's measurement suite, including foot-traffic attribution (especially valuable for Woodbury Common, Storm King, and Hudson Valley tourism conversion tracking), brand-lift studies, and custom KPI tracking for enterprise campaigns. The same stack we use for New York digital out-of-home ties SWF impressions into your broader NYC-region attribution model.
Both routes get you the same SWF inventory. The difference is what surrounds it. Direct with CCO works well if you're buying a single SWF placement and managing production in-house. Going through AdQuick gets you transparent pricing comparisons, live availability across SWF and 600+ other markets in one platform, a single contract for multi-market buys (including bundling SWF with JFK/LGA/EWR), integrated creative production, and built-in measurement: without negotiating each placement individually.
Yes. SWF's atrium and baggage claim zones are well-suited for product sampling, pop-up demos, and branded experiences, especially during West Point graduation week, holiday travel peaks, and summer Hudson Valley tourism. AdQuick handles PANYNJ permitting, staffing logistics, and airport coordination.
Platform

Why book SWF airport advertising through AdQuick

AdQuick is the out of home advertising platform built for transparent, end-to-end airport campaign execution, from inventory discovery to measurement.

Live SWF inventory

Real-time

Real-time availability through Clear Channel Outdoor, with rates, specs, and impression data on one screen.

NYC-region airport packaging

SWF + 3

Bundle SWF with JFK, LGA, and EWR through Clear Channel's consolidated PANYNJ contract.

One contract, one invoice

Simplified

Skip parallel CCO negotiations and broker chains.

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees

Market-rate quotes with no hidden fees.

PANYNJ approvals handled

End-to-end

Port Authority content review and permits coordinated end-to-end.

Creative & production support

In-house

Airport approvals, resizing, and installation handled in-house.

Built-in measurement

Included

Impression delivery, Hudson Valley foot-traffic attribution, and brand-lift studies.

Event-aligned planning

Seasonal

West Point graduation, UN week, holiday season, summer Hudson Valley tourism.

600+ markets in one platform

Nationwide

Layer SWF with the rest of the NYC region or any feeder market.

Trusted by 2,000+ brands

Proven

From Hudson Valley local advertisers to Fortune 500 marketers.

Resources

Related New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) advertising resources

Explore additional resources, formats, and packaging options to extend your SWF campaign across the broader NYC region and Hudson Valley.

Rates and specs for digital networks and large-format backlit.

Compare and bundle JFK, LGA, EWR, and SWF in one view.

NYC's domestic and business-traveler hub.

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