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Tradewind Airport
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City & Place Guide
Where the Texas Panhandle meets wide-open skies and Route 66
Amarillo is a mid-sized city in the Texas Panhandle, sitting at the crossroads of historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. Known for its expansive plains, dramatic canyon scenery, and Western heritage, the city offers a distinctive blend of cowboy culture and quirky roadside Americana.
The surrounding landscape is surprisingly diverse, with Palo Duro Canyon just a short drive away offering colorful cliffs and hiking trails. Downtown Amarillo has revitalized its historic district along 6th Avenue, featuring antique shops, local restaurants, and live music venues that give the city genuine character.
- •Cadillac Ranch — iconic public art installation of half-buried Cadillacs along Route 66
- •Palo Duro Canyon State Park — the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' with hiking, riding, and dramatic scenery
- •Amarillo Botanical Gardens — a peaceful green oasis in the heart of the city
- •American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum — celebrates the breed central to Western ranching heritage
- •Historic Route 66 (6th Avenue) — walkable strip of antique shops, murals, and local eateries
- •Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum — largest history museum in Texas covering Plains culture and geology
Getting around: Amarillo is very much a car-centric city, and renting a vehicle is strongly recommended for exploring both downtown and outlying attractions. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the city, and Amarillo City Transit provides limited bus service on fixed routes. Taxis are available but sparse, and there is no passenger rail service connecting the city.
Best time: Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) offer the most pleasant temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat and occasional winter ice storms.
Local food: Don't miss a 72-ounce steak challenge at the Big Texan Steak Ranch, along with authentic Texas barbecue, chicken-fried steak, and locally beloved green-chile dishes influenced by nearby New Mexico.
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Tradewind Airport is a privately owned public use airport in Randall County, Texas, United States. It is located three nautical miles southeast of the central business district of Amarillo, Texas. Established in 1946 by Shelby Kritser, Tradewind airport has been a hub for general aviation in Amarillo. Shelby Kritser died in 1966 in an aircraft accident. After his death the airport was sold to Jimmy Whittenburg who owned and operated the airport until 2001, who then sold the airport to Perry Williams who owns and operates the airport today. The FBo building was built in 2014, many maintenance facilities and private air carriers. The Shelby's Restaurant on the field was opened in 2022 in tribute to Shelby Kritser.
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