Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

KAMA AMA Amarillo, TX

KAMA is the ICAO code for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (IATA AMA), located in Amarillo, TX.

The main airport for the Texas Panhandle, 8 miles east of downtown Amarillo with uncongested ramp access and no slot requirements.

Airport guide

KAMA is a straightforward airport for private aviation. No slot controls, no persistent congestion, and a compact terminal layout mean arrivals and departures move quickly. The airport sits at 3,607 feet elevation, which affects aircraft performance calculations, particularly in summer when temperatures regularly exceed 95°F on the Panhandle.

The airport is named after Rick Husband, the Amarillo-born commander of Space Shuttle Columbia. FBO facilities handle fuel, hangar, and ground support for charter operations. The regional traffic volume is low enough that ramp coordination is rarely a friction point.

Amarillo is a regional hub for the cattle and agricultural industries, and the airport sees a steady mix of corporate and charter traffic tied to those sectors. Private passengers arriving for Palo Duro Canyon, nearby ranches, or Amarillo medical facilities will find the airport well-positioned for those purposes.

Getting there

Downtown Amarillo is 8 miles west of the airport, roughly 15 minutes by car in normal traffic. The Amarillo metro is easy to navigate by ground; most destinations in the city are within 20 minutes of the FBO ramp. Car rental counters are available on the commercial side of the terminal.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is about 25 miles southeast of the airport, a 30-minute drive. Lubbock is approximately 120 miles south on US-87, around 2 hours. There are local car service and limousine operators in Amarillo for private terminal pickups.