3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For anyone flying in for events, business, or local shows, this airport makes the arrival experience incredibly convenient.”
Patrick Kelly5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / AMA
Medium airport · AMA
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Amarillo, Texas · 3,607 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
997 ratings
3
Operators based
3,607
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Amarillo, TexasELEV 3,607 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
997
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,607
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT).
Overview
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA / AMA) is a mid-sized airport serving Amarillo, Texas. The field lies at an elevation of 3,607 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Haven Aero, LLC, Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven ASG), and Rico Aviation, LLC base aircraft at AMA. Useful alternates include Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT, 63 nm), Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN, 83 nm), and Childress Municipal Airport (CDS, 84 nm). AMA offers 2 runways, the longest 13,502-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AMA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AMA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KAMA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Haven FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHaven FBO is redefining the private aviation experience at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) with world-class service, premium amenities, and a commitment to operational excellence.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Amarillo
Your FBO? Claim it, freeKnown as the “Yellow Rose of Texas”, Amarillo takes every opportunity to celebrate the Lone Star state’s rich cowboy and Texas culture. Between hosting the illustrious Tri-State Fair & Rodeo each fall and being home to The Big Texan Steak Ranch on Route 66, famous for offering a free 72 oz.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- Unicom 129.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Wheelchair access
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“We fly with southwest all the time and the staff are very friendly and helpful, the airport is very clean, its easily accessible, tsa is a breeze and the staff…”
TravelwithMidz5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport Traveling into Amarillo for an independent Grceer show, I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and welcoming the Rick Husband Airport is.”
Patrick Kelly5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAMA
IATA
AMA
FAA / Local
AMA
Elevation
3,607 ft
Coordinates
35.2179° N · 101.7064° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 3,607 ft, AMA sits higher than 94% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,502 ft
- 04/2213,502 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 13/317,901 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,502 ft
AMA's 13,502 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmDHTDalhart Municipal AirportDalhart
- 83nmCVNClovis Municipal AirportClovis
- 84nmCDSChildress Municipal AirportChildress
- 89nmGUYGuymon Municipal AirportGuymon
- 93nmTCCTucumcari Municipal AirportTucumcari
- 93nmLBBLubbock Preston Smith International AirportLubbock
Location
Open the full mapKAMA · Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport · Amarillo, TX
From the ramp
Google Places photography of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AMA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 281 nm | 1h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 312 nm | 1h 8m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 344 nm | 1h 12m |
| Austin (AUS) | 364 nm | 1h 15m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 364 nm | 1h 15m |
| Houston (HOU) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AMA?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,502 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AMA?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AMA?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport as a home base, including Haven Aero, LLC, Haven Aviation Services Group (Haven ASG), Rico Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve AMA: Haven FBO and Signature Flight Support Amarillo. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AMA?
- The closest alternate is Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT), about 63 nm away, followed by Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) at 83 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AMA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 3m (281 nm), Denver about 1h 8m (312 nm), Aspen about 1h 12m (344 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.