Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA) is a regional airport serving Amarillo, TX at 3,607 ft. KAMA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 13,502 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAMA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (170°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAMA 290253Z 17012KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP064 T03220083 53007
What changed at KAMA?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAMA
KAMA is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,550 ft (field elevation 3,607 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAMA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 7,901 ft | CON | 10 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 22 | 13,502 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 04 | 13,502 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 31 | 7,901 ft | CON | 10 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAMA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAMA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAMA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAMA reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 13
- 57%
- 22
- 36%
- 04
- 5%
- 31
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KAMA 282331Z 2900/2924 14012KT P6SM FEW250 FM290900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250 FM291800 15014KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAMA
- IATA
- AMA
- FAA LID
- AMA
- City
- Amarillo
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,607 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2179, -101.7064
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 13,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 59m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Buffalo RC Club - Buffalo Airport Rd — Amarillo, TX · 14 mi
- Amarillo Radio Kontrol Society - ARKS Field — Canyon, TX · 22 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAMA reported VFR conditions during about 89.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 318 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 11.3 kt, calm 2.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.1 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 83.1 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 86.8 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 87.3 | 6.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| May | 86.7 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 93.5 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 90.2 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 88.0 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 88.9 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 85.8 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8 kt |
| Feb | 11.5 kt |
| Mar | 12.3 kt |
| Apr | 13.3 kt |
| May | 12.1 kt |
| Jun | 12.3 kt |
| Jul | 10.5 kt |
| Aug | 9.9 kt |
| Sep | 10.4 kt |
| Oct | 11.0 kt |
| Nov | 11.1 kt |
| Dec | 10.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAMA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAMA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAMA?+
KAMA has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 13,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAMA report its own weather?+
Yes — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAMA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAMA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAMA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAMA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAMA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)
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