Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – AMA Amarillo
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, with airport code AMA, is located 10 km from downtown Amarillo, Texas. The airport is serving counties of Potter and Randall. In 2003, the airport was renamed to an astronaut, Rick Husband who died in Space Shuttle Disaster that happened the same year.
Best Time to Visit
The airport was built as a military airbase. It was often called by the locals as the “Old Muny” The first flights are from Transcontinental and Western Air that only serves domestic flights. After the air force based was deactivated in 1969, major renovations were done in the airport. Currently, the airport has two concrete runways and the majority of falls under military and general aviation. The cities of Bushland and Canyon can also be accessed via this airport
What to Do & Area Attractions
The airport has numerous hotels within a few miles from its location. WoodSpring Suites is less than 10 minutes from the airport. The hotel is open for travelers wishing for an extended stay in the city. The rates are affordable for smartly designed suites. The Big Texan Motel is a rustic hotel with a Wild West theme and around 8 minutes away from the airport. This 54 unit hotel is rated triple-A in terms of standard. The motel has an outdoor pool. Super 8 by Wyndham Amarillo Central Texas is a budget motel situated just less than 2 miles from the airport. This budget-friendly hotel is ideal for short stays.
Other airports that are nearby are the Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) and Hutchinson County Airport (BGD).
On this page it is easy to search for Amarillo, TX airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Amarillo, TX, United States (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AMA airport.
Most of these AMA
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Amarillo, TX
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the AMA airport are English Field Air and Space Museum, Amarillo Botanical Gardens, and Elkins Ranch.
Map of Amarillo, TX Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Amarillo, TX, United States (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Amarillo, TX, United States (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:40 AM.
The temperature feels like 65.35 with a humidity level of 61 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 15 percent with visibility at 13.1 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:45 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/17
Few clouds
66°F
High: 82°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/18
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74°F
High: 92°F
Low: 60°F
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Sunday
5/19
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78°F
High: 95°F
Low: 59°F
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Monday
5/20
Few clouds
78°F
High: 93°F
Low: 61°F
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Tuesday
5/21
Few clouds
74°F
High: 86°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/22
Few clouds
65°F
High: 79°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Amarillo, TX AMA airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AMA airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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