KAMA
RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL
AMARILLO, TX
About Rick Husband Amarillo International
KAMA Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport sits at 3,606 feet elevation in Amarillo, Texas and operates a control tower. The facility provides two concrete runways supporting substantial operations. Runway 04/22 measures 13,502 feet by 200 feet, while runway 13/31 extends 7,901 feet by 150 feet. Both provide excellent capacity for large regional and business aircraft. Fuel options include 100LL and A1+ Avgas, addressing modern turbocharged engine requirements.
Instrument approach procedures are extensive, providing ILS/LOC, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LDA, and VOR approaches with seventeen published procedures. This exceptional approach capability ensures reliable IFR access across multiple aircraft types and equipment configurations. The substantial number of approach procedures reflects Amarillo's role as a major regional aviation center.
Coyote Flight Centers and Amarillo College both operate flight schools from Rick Husband International. Coyote Flight Centers provides comprehensive civilian flight training and aircraft rental services to the surrounding region. Amarillo College offers structured collegiate aviation programs emphasizing academic excellence alongside flight training. Together, these institutions serve as significant pilot development resources for the Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas.
Questions
- Where is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA) located?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International is located in Amarillo, TX.
- Is Rick Husband Amarillo International a public or private airport?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Rick Husband Amarillo International have?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International has 2 runways. The longest is 04/22 at 13,502 feet of concrete, alongside 13/31.
- What is the field elevation at Rick Husband Amarillo International?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International sits at 3,606 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Rick Husband Amarillo International have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Rick Husband Amarillo International has 17 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR, TACAN, and LDA.
- Does Rick Husband Amarillo International have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KAMA?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International's CTAF frequency is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Rick Husband Amarillo International?
- Rick Husband Amarillo International sells 100LL and Jet A1+.
- Are there flight schools at Rick Husband Amarillo International?
- Yes. Organizations based at Rick Husband Amarillo International include Amarillo College and Coyote Flight Centers.