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Hudson Valley's primary general aviation gateway near Poughkeepsie.
Opened
1941
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
Dutchess County Airport (IATA: POU, ICAO: KPOU) is a public airport located in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York, serving the greater Poughkeepsie metropolitan area in the Hudson Valley region. It is owned and operated by Dutchess County and primarily serves general aviation traffic, corporate aircraft, and charter operations.
The airport features two runways and provides facilities for flight training, aircraft storage, and fixed-base operators. While it has historically seen limited scheduled commercial service, it functions mainly as a reliever airport for the New York metropolitan area's congested airspace and as a hub for regional business aviation.
Situated approximately 75 miles north of New York City, the airport benefits from its location near IBM's historic headquarters in Armonk and other major Hudson Valley employers, which have historically generated corporate flight activity.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal building designed primarily to support general aviation and charter passengers rather than large-scale commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Poughkeepsie and surrounding Dutchess County communities is primarily by car or taxi, with no direct rail connection to the airport itself.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines currently operate regular service at Dutchess County Airport; the facility primarily serves charter and general aviation operators.
Notable facts
- ›The airport covers approximately 1,000 acres in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County.
- ›It has two runways, with the primary runway (6-24) stretching about 5,001 feet.
- ›Dutchess County Airport is owned and operated by Dutchess County government.
- ›The airport has historically attracted corporate traffic due to IBM's large regional presence.
- ›It serves as a general aviation reliever airport for the congested New York metropolitan airspace.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
