Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

KAMA / AMA

Amarillo, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAMA 050653Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00830061
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
894 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,607 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,585 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,611 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAMA 050520Z 0506/0606 15011KT P6SM SKC FM051200 17010KT 2SM BR BKN003 FM051500 18013KT P6SM BKN008 FM051700 17022G32KT P6SM BKN130 FM060200 18016KT P6SM SCT110
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM051200
+5h
LIFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
IFR 180° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
17:00Z FM051700
+10h
VFR 170° 22 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 13,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMA
04
22
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 13,502 ft 300 ft CON 46°
5.3 kt 11.9 kt
114° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
7,901 ft 150 ft CON 137°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAMA

4,564 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.4%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
5%
LIFR
4.4%

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.9%
NE
8.1%
E
4.7%
SE
7.7%
S
22.7%
SW
20.7%
W
10.5%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -18°C to 34°C
-18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

February December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAMA
IATA Code: AMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,607 ft MSL

Location

City: Amarillo
Country: US
Latitude: 35.219398°
Longitude: -101.706001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 13,502 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,901 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Overview

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in the Texas Panhandle, located at an elevation of 3,607 feet MSL. The airport supports regional and commercial aviation with two substantial concrete runways, offering significant operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types and missions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KAMA are predominantly VFR, with 84.1% of observations indicating favorable visual flying conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -16°C to 34°C, with an average of 11.6°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 10.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 37 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two long runways: 04/22 at 13,502 feet and 13/31 at 7,901 feet, providing excellent operational capabilities. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with moderate average crosswind conditions of 5.5 and 7.8 knots respectively. The airport's elevated terrain at 3,607 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (November, December, January) offer the most consistent VFR conditions, presenting optimal flying environments. Pilots should anticipate mostly clear conditions with an average visibility of 9.6 statute miles, though occasional fog (2.9% of observations) and reduced visibility (1.3% below 3SM) may occur. Prevailing southerly winds typically favor straightforward approach and departure procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.