Cheap Flights to Amarillo
About the Origin Amarillo
Amarillo is a city in the state of Texas. Its unique geographical region offers plenty of open spaces and beautiful scenic locations, striking sunrise and sunsets, and many more. It is the gateway to 120 miles long Palo Duro Canyon, which is America's second largest canyon. The city is nicknamed as the "Helium Capital of the World" for having numerous Helium fields, "The Yellow City of Texas" and "Rotor City USA". It is also the only city having the nuclear parts assemble and disassemble plant and most chartered city in the nation. Plenty of museums, picturesque locations, and many more events makes the city as one of the best destinations in the state.
Tourist Attractions
Amarillo boasts numerous things to see and do. Major portion of the attractions are formed naturally and they are flanked in and around the city. The Palo Duro Canyon is the prime attraction in the city. It is the second largest canyon flanked in vast area. Amarillo Museum of Art, Cadillac Ranch, Dynamite Museum, Ozymandias on the Plains, Amarillo Botanical Gardens, and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum are the best places to explore in Amarillo.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
Amarillo enjoys considerable shopping scene. There are few large malls with busy stores and restaurants. Westgate Mall, Historic Route 66 District, and Cavender's Boot City are the prime shopping destinations to hit. Equally, you can find small markets and shopping strips around the malls.
Amarillo offers distinct cuisines that include local specialties like chicken fried steak, catfish, chicken dumplings, meat loaf, and all veggie plates. There are many fast-food chains and eateries, which are nationwide popular.
There are plenty of bars and taverns flanked in the city. South Polk Street downtown is the hub for the city's nightlife. You can hit the taverns in the 7th and 8th avenues to experience the amazing nightlife of the city.
Festivals & Seasons
Being one of the populous city in the state, Amarillo boasts plentiful events and festivals throughout the year. The Tri State Fair and Rodeo is the notable and prime events hosted in the city along with commonly held festivals and events. New Year's Eve, Christmas, Easter, Annual days, and many local festivals are there in the city's calendar.
Transportation within the City
Public transportation in the city is woefully insufficient. Taxis are expensive and rare. It is recommended to get a car to explore the city.
Popular Sports in Amarillo
The city holds many sports leagues for football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, indoor soccer. Professional wrestling is also equally popular within the city.
Weather in Amarillo
Amarillo has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot with low humidity at an average temperature of 30 °C. Winters are cold and will have an occasional snowfall with an average temperature of 2.8 °C, it is very uncommon that the temperature drops to below freezing point. Spring and summer are the wettest seasons in the city.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Amarillo Airport & Location
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (IATA: AMA, ICAO: KAMA, FAA LID: AMA) is located 10 kilometres north of the city Amarillo. The city airport handles nonstop flights to five domestic destinations, right now there are no scheduled international flights. Nearly 400 flights depart from this airport each week and the busiest domestic route out of Amarillo International Airport is to Dallas followed by Denver, Houston and Las Vegas.
Airline Information
The city airport is served by very few airlines namely
| Lot Polish Airlines | Red-Wings Airlines | S7 Airlines |
Local Transportation at Amarillo Airport
Taxi cabs and rental cars are the primary means of transportation to and from the Amarillo International Airport. Around four major car rental companies are available within the airport.
Airport Facilities
Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, health unit, souvenir shop, bars, postal service, ATM’s, fax and photocopying, sap, gift shops, baggage carts, lost and found baggage counter, wheelchair and help desk are facilities offered by the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Hotels near Amarillo Airport
| Ashmore Inn and Suites | Americas Best Value Inn | Drury Inn and Suites |
| Fifth Season Inn & Suites | Wyndham Garde | Knights Inn |
| Baymont Inn and Suites | La Kiva Hotel and Conference Center |
All Airport Enquiries
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Rick Husband Amarillo International Airportt Address |
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10801 Airport Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79111, |
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United States - Ph: +1 806-335-1671. |
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