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Free air in New York
Is air free in New York?
Owner decidesNot by law. New York has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 988 places with air we have mapped in New York, 638 (65 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Stewart's Shops, Lowe's and Costco, plus tire shops such as Mavis Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 988
- free or usually free
- 638
- tire shops fill free
- 192
- open 24/7 (known)
- 104
Chains with air in New York
The brands with the most locations on our New York map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in NY | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart's Shops | 334 | Usually free |
| Mavis Discount Tire | 183 | Free, staff fill |
| Lowe's | 71 | Usually free |
| Mobil | 46 | Depends on the store |
| BP | 41 | Depends on the store |
| Sunoco | 38 | Depends on the store |
| Shell | 25 | Depends on the store |
| Speedway | 21 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 21 | Free for members |
| Citgo | 14 | Depends on the store |
| QuickChek | 13 | Usually free |
| Exxon | 7 | Depends on the store |
| Pilot and Flying J | 7 | Usually free |
| Cumberland Farms | 5 | Depends on the store |
| Valero | 5 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in New York
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- New York1 free / 79
- Schenectady17 free / 22
- Albany15 free / 20
- Brooklyn19
- Buffalo18
- Rochester13
- Troy13
- Saratoga Springs12
- Hicksville10
- Clifton Park10
- Poughkeepsie10
- Utica9
- Kingston8
- Ballston Spa8
- Queensbury8
- Watertown8
- Middletown8
- Syracuse7
- Amsterdam7
- Oneonta7
- Huntington7
- Plattsburgh7
- Latham7
- Liverpool6
- Jamaica6
- Newburgh6
- Tonawanda5
- Rome5
- Hudson5
- Rensselaer5
- Nanuet5
- Commack5
- Johnstown4
- Niagara Falls4
- DeWitt4
- Cicero4
- Farmingdale4
- Ithaca4
- Yonkers4
- Huntington Station4
- Melville4
- Springville4
- Castleton-On-Hudson4
- Rotterdam4
- Gansevoort4
- Glens Falls4
- Oswego4
- Staten Island4
- Mechanicville3
- Greenville3
- East Northport3
Confirmed free air pumps in New York
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
BJ's Gas
FreeNY 14623
Hours: Mon–Sat 06:30–21:00 · Sun 06:30–19:00
Stewart's Shops
Free1686 Lake Road, Chittenango, NY 13037
Hours: Daily 05:00–22:00
Byrne Dairy
FreeCorning, NY 14830
Stewart's
Free4032 Ny-30, Esperance, NY 12066
Hours: Daily 04:00–24:00
Stewart's
Free1841 NYS Rte 29, Galway, NY 12074
Hours: Daily 04:00–24:00
Stewart's Shops
Free1 East Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095
Hours: 04:00–24:00 · holidays unknown
Stewart's
Free1872 Ulster Avenue, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Hours: Daily 04:30–23:00
Byrne Dairy
Free412 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeNew York, NY 10004
Mavis
Free44 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
Mobil
Free57 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
Mavis
Free1501 West Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13204
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
Stewart's Shops
Free47 South 2nd Avenue, Village of Broadalbin, NY 12025
Hours: Daily 04:00–24:00
Stewart's Shops
Free8 West Bridge Street, Village of Catskill, NY 12414
Hours: 04:30–23:00
Winter tire pressure in New York
−5 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in New York goes from about 70 °F in July to 23 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 30 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Connecticut1,157 places
- Massachusetts236 places
- New Jersey554 places
- Pennsylvania1,251 places
- Vermont71 places
Free air in New York: questions
Is air free at gas stations in New York?
Only where the owner chooses. New York doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in New York?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in New York are Stewart's Shops (334), Lowe's (71), Costco (21) and QuickChek (13). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in New York?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Mavis Discount Tire (183 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in New York?
New York averages about 70 °F in July and 23 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 5 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in New York has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Schenectady has the most free or usually free spots in New York: 17 of 22 places with air.