The summer months of 2023, in particular, proved to be on par, if not slightly higher, than the previous year’s figures, and while it has not been fully tallied, 2024’s summer performance so far is on pace and well underway. A fascinating shift is also underway in the types of aircraft visiting Amarillo. “Overall, we’re seeing a lot more military traffic. We’re seeing bigger jets and getting more traffic here. We also get a lot of helicopters and military fighter jets,” says Director of Aviation Michael W. Conner, C.M. General aviation activity remains steady, but the presence of larger corporate jets and military aircraft is signaling a shift toward larger and more complex routes and passenger classes. While smaller planes may not frequent the airport as 7 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10 RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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