KAMA

VFR

RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL

AMARILLO · TEXAS

Elev
3,606.7'
Longest RWY
13,502'04/22
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KAMA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
4,501.7'
MSL · field 3,606.7' + 895 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +12 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KAMA

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KAMA 280653Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP087 T01330050
Wind
120° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,245 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
7 NM E
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Pattern altitude
895 ft AGL · 4,502 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
AMA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL CONNER
Address
10801 ARPT BLVD, AMARILLO TX 79111

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 12 kt
RWY 13
129°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 129° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,502 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2238° / 218°13,502 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored129° / 309°7,901 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0413,502'13,502'13,502'13,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
2213,502'13,502'13,502'13,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
137,901'7,901'7,901'7,901'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
317,901'7,901'7,901'7,901'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
AMA
110.3
RWY 22
DD · CAT I
RIQ
111.1
HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 04
KAMA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561.Show FAA
  • Tiltrotor aircraft activity is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Landing fee is charged.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, to increase intensity activate MALSR on runways 04 and 22; REIL on runway 13; HIRL on runways 04/22 and 13/31; and all taxiways on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 780 rigid dual wheel tandem.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification rating value for runway 04/22 is 1820 rigid dual wheel tandem.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 has nonstandard high intensity runway lighting due to spacing. The high intensity runway lights are 50 feet from the runway edge and at a nonstandard distance from the centerline. Pavement outside the runway edge stripes may not be full strength and depth perception problems may exist during periods of darkness.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runway visual range is available from 1200 to 0600 Zulu. Contact the tower.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Index C equipment is available upon request.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 895 feet above ground level for propeller aircraft, 1395 feet above ground level for turbojet aircraft, and 1895 feet above ground level overhead.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe director of aviation is the manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager can be contacted at michael.conner@amarillo.gov or at 806-335-1671.Show FAA
  • 04/22The center 130 feet of runway 04/22 is grooved full length.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KAMA

Answer card
ICAO
KAMA
Name
RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL
Location
AMARILLO, TEXAS
Elevation
3,606.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,501.7 ft MSL (895 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 13,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
18
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Rick Husband Amarillo Intl sits in Amarillo, Texas. The field elevation is 3,606.7 ft MSL. It has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 04/22 at 13,502 ft. The tower is open 0600-0000. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 04 and 22.

Pattern altitude is 895 ft AGL for propeller aircraft. That puts the pattern at 4,501.7 ft MSL. Turbojet traffic uses 1,395 ft AGL. Overhead traffic uses 1,895 ft AGL. The airport is in Class C airspace. Check current procedures before arrival if you are new to the area.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Haven Aviation Services is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Runway 04/22 has nonstandard high-intensity lighting spacing, so depth perception can be tricky at night. Runway visual range is available from 1200 to 0600 Zulu. Tiltrotor activity is noted in the area. If the tower is closed, use CTAF and follow the published lighting activation guidance for the runway and taxiways.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAMA for propeller aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 895 ft AGL for propeller aircraft. That is 4,501.7 ft MSL at this field.
What are the tower hours at Rick Husband Amarillo Intl?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Outside those hours, use CTAF and follow the published lighting activation guidance if needed.
Which ILS approaches are available at KAMA?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 04 and 22.
What is the longest runway at KAMA?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway. It is 13,502 ft long and paved with concrete.
Which FBOs are on the field at KAMA?
Signature Aviation and Haven Aviation Services are on the field. Signature carries 100LL and Jet A. Haven carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is there anything unusual about night operations on runway 04/22?
Yes. The runway has nonstandard high-intensity lighting spacing. The lights are set farther from the edge than usual, so depth perception can be an issue in the dark.
Is RVR available at KAMA?
Runway visual range is available from 1200 to 0600 Zulu. Contact the tower for the current setup.
Are there special traffic pattern altitudes at KAMA?
Yes. Propeller aircraft use 895 ft AGL. Turbojets use 1,395 ft AGL. Overhead traffic uses 1,895 ft AGL.

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