Rick Husband Amarillo airport (AMA)

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (IATA code: AMA) serves Potter and Randall counties in Texas, offering domestic commercial flights to key hubs across the country.

Official Website: fly-ama.com

Phone: +1 (806) 335-1671

Terminals

The airport features a centralized two-level passenger terminal equipped with 7 boarding gates connected via glass jet bridges. The terminal does not stay open overnight continuously: security screening access opens daily at 4:30 AM and closes after the final scheduled flight of the day.

Annual Traffic (2025): 401,948 enplaned passengers.

Information Desks

Passenger assistance is available at the City of Amarillo Aviation Department administrative offices inside the terminal, or directly at airline ticket counters on the first level.

 Location

The airport is located at 10801 Airport Blvd, approximately 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown Amarillo, Texas.

What services does Rick Husband Amarillo airport (AMA) offer?

The terminal features essential dining and shopping conveniences to accommodate travelers during operational flight hours.

Finance & Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: Free wireless internet is accessible across all terminal areas.

Dining

• The Ranch Kitchen & Cocktails: Full-service restaurant and bar operating two locations, one before security and another in the concourse post-security (open from 4:30 AM through the final flight).
• English Field House Restaurant: Classic aviation restaurant located adjacent to the FBO executive aviation terminal.

Shopping

• Airport Gift Shop: Located pre-security, stocking books, magazines, Texas souvenirs, travel accessories, and snacks. There are no duty-free shops on site.

Baggage Services

• Lost & Found: The Airport Police Division manages items lost inside terminal facilities (+1 806-335-4403). For items left on board an aircraft, passengers must contact their airline directly.
• Luggage Storage: Due to TSA security regulations, luggage storage or lockers are not offered.

Other Services

• Meeting Rooms: Conference facilities available for reservation (Kritser Conference Room and AOC Training Room).
• Customs: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office located on the third level for private aviation procedures.

Accommodation near Rick Husband Amarillo airport (AMA)

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping cabins inside the terminal building.

Nearby Hotels

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Amarillo Airport: 2.1 miles (3.3 km) from the terminal (1740 Airport Blvd).
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo East: Approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away (9401 I-40 East).
• Hampton Inn & Suites Amarillo East: Short drive along Interstate 40 East.
• Best Western Amarillo East: Located along the I-40 commercial corridor.
• Super 8 by Wyndham Amarillo: Conveniently located near the airport access route.

Public and private transportation

Driving between the airport terminal and downtown Amarillo takes around 10 to 15 minutes.

Ridesharing

Uber, Lyft, and Wridz are fully authorized to pick up and drop off passengers curbside in front of the terminal at designated ground-level spots.

Taxis and Private Transfers

Licensed commercial cabs and local transport companies serve the airport on demand or through advance reservations, including AA Discount Cab, A & M Taxi, Q & D Driver, and Sky Limo. Average fares to central Amarillo range from USD 20 to USD 35.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide complimentary shuttle pick-up service upon prior request coordinated before your trip.

Public Transit

There are no municipal public bus routes or passenger train connections linking the airport terminal directly to the city.

Car rental agencies

Car rental agency counters are located on the ground level of the terminal in the baggage claim area. Rental vehicles are parked in the lot directly opposite the terminal building.

Available Companies

• Avis
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz (services available within the airport complex)

Parking services at Rick Husband Amarillo airport (AMA)

Parking facilities at the airport are operated by LAZ Parking, offering monitored parking choices suited for short and long stays.

Parking Facilities

• Garage Parking: Multi-level covered garage directly across from the terminal (650 spaces). Rates are USD 3.00 per 30 minutes up to a USD 17.00 daily maximum.
• Preferred Parking: Surface lot located adjacent to the terminal entrance (245 spaces). First 30 minutes free; then USD 3.00 per half hour up to USD 15.00 daily.
• Outdoor / Long-Term Parking: Open-air long-stay parking lot (489 spaces). First 30 minutes free; USD 3.00 per hour up to a USD 12.00 daily maximum.
• Cell Phone Lot: Free waiting lot for greeters awaiting arriving flights. Drivers must not leave vehicles unattended.

Important Considerations

Grace Period: Preferred and Long-Term lots provide 30 complimentary minutes.

Exemptions: Vehicles displaying official Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates qualify for free parking when validated at staffed cashier booths.

Parking along the front curb of the terminal is strictly prohibited; only active passenger loading and unloading is permitted.

Check official parking rates and details

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport complies with ADA accessibility standards, offering ramps, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms across the terminal.

Special Assistance Requests

Wheelchair assistance and boarding support must be booked at least 48 hours in advance through your airline or requested directly at check-in counters upon arrival.

Accessible Infrastructure

Travelers with disabilities or specific medical conditions may request checkpoint guidance through the TSA Cares program.

Unaccompanied Minors

Unaccompanied minor services are administered according to policies established individually by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, or United Airlines.