Flying in Amarillo, TX
There are 10 airfields within 93 miles of Amarillo — the nearest is Tradewind Airport (KTDW), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 23m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 37m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Amarillo
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Tradewind Airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
Hereford Municipal Airport
Hutchinson County Airport
Moore County Airport
Perry Lefors Field
Dalhart Municipal Airport
Hale County Airport
Clovis Municipal Airport
Hemphill County Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:49–19:11 | 14h 23m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:11–16:49 | 9h 37m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 22.1°C / 72°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 30 km/h | 20% |
| Summer | 32.8°C / 91°F | 20.6°C / 69°F | 25 km/h | 22% |
| Autumn | 23.2°C / 74°F | 10.9°C / 52°F | 25 km/h | 13% |
| Winter | 11.7°C / 53°F | -1°C / 30°F | 28 km/h | 7% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Amarillo, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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