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• Region: North America
• Country/State: United States (Texas)
• City/Town: Amarillo
• Website: https://www.flyama.com
• Type of Airport: International (domestic-focused with limited international/general aviation activity)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: AMA
o ICAO: KAMA
• Terminals:
– Single passenger terminal complex serving all airlines
• Passenger numbers:
– ~0.65–0.75 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; stable regional demand)
Parking
• Short-term: Surface short-stay parking adjacent to terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within airport grounds
• Valet: Not available
Hotel
• On site:
– No on-site terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Multiple hotels along I-40 and in west Amarillo (10–15 minutes by road)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Café and casual dining options with limited selection
• Bars: Licensed café-bar airside
• Lounges: No dedicated airline lounges
• Duty-free shops: Not applicable (limited international operations)
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Small travel retail and convenience shop
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desk and lost & found services
• Car rental: Major US car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services and hotel shuttles
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms and family facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminal; charging points available
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Not available
• Other facilities: Medical services on call; aviation displays and memorials
• Biometric check-in: Limited biometric boarding used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: Not routinely available
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free terminal with ramps and elevators
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for passengers with non-visible disabilities via trained staff
Runways
• Runway 04/22
• Runway 13/31
Length/Width
• 04/22: ~3,657 m × 61 m (primary runway)
• 13/31: ~2,134 m × 46 m
• Capable of narrowbody and widebody operations, including cargo aircraft
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems designed for heavy rain and winter conditions
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on primary runway
• CAT I capability
• CAT II/III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by fog, thunderstorms and winter weather
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally strong OTP due to:
– Low congestion
– Simple airfield layout
• Delays primarily weather-related or network-driven
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Noise abatement procedures in place
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based airlines
• Significant cargo and general aviation maintenance activity
• Oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal upgrades and LED lighting
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• Partial use of renewable electricity via Texas grid procurement
• Energy-management systems used to optimise consumption
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability dependent on airline initiatives
• No dedicated on-site SAF infrastructure
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird and small mammal control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding plains environment
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of ride-sharing and shuttle services
• Limited public transport connectivity
• Gradual electrification of airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal designed for operational efficiency and low operating cost
• Incremental improvements to insulation and HVAC efficiency
• Sustainability integrated into long-term airport capital planning
