3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“They even said that if Weather whipped up they would move all planes inside hangars.”
Patrick Montgomery5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / TDW
Small airport · TDW
Tradewind Airport.
Amarillo, Texas · 3,649 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
50 ratings
0
Operators based
3,649
Elevation ft
Amarillo, TexasELEV 3,649 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
50
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
3,649
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to AMA
Field standing
#31 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 50 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
Overview
Tradewind Airport (KTDW / TDW) is a general aviation field serving Amarillo, Texas. The airport sits 3,649 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into TDW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA, 7 nm), Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT, 62 nm), and Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN, 76 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,098-foot paved runway, TDW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from TDW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Amarillo.
1 FBO serves KTDW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Tradewind FBO LLC
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-2200 daily; after hours call +1 806-376-1008
- Unicom 122.8
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +12 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
“so many fun snacks at the food trucks (Dillos burgers, Sno & one more I cannot remember!) Amazing cars and amazing booths set up by the community!”
Katie Cox5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tradewind Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KTDW
IATA
TDW
FAA / Local
TDW
Elevation
3,649 ft
Coordinates
35.1699° N · 101.8260° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 3,649 ft, TDW sits higher than 94% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,098 ft
- 17/355,098 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/233,000 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,098 ft
TDW's 5,098 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmAMARick Husband Amarillo International AirportAmarillo
- 62nmDHTDalhart Municipal AirportDalhart
- 76nmCVNClovis Municipal AirportClovis
- 87nmTCCTucumcari Municipal AirportTucumcari
- 88nmCVSCannon Air Force BaseClovis
- 88nmCDSChildress Municipal AirportChildress
Location
Open the full mapKTDW · Tradewind Airport · Amarillo, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TDW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 284 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 313 nm | 1h 8m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 343 nm | 1h 12m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 362 nm | 1h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 365 nm | 1h 15m |
| Houston (HOU) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 586 nm | 1h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TDW?
- Tradewind Airport's longest paved runway is 5,098 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 TDW?
- Tradewind Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,098 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tradewind Airport?
- One FBO serves TDW: Tradewind FBO LLC. 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 TDW?
- The closest alternate is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), about 7 nm away, followed by Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TDW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 4m (284 nm), Denver about 1h 8m (313 nm), Aspen about 1h 12m (343 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.