Amarillo, Texas

Private charter · RUI → AMA

Ruidoso to Amarillo

250 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ruidoso to Amarillo, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, 250 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
250 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RUIRuidosoAMAAmarillo
RUI → AMA250 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ruidoso

Airports in Ruidoso

  • RUI

    Commercial airport

    Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

    Alto · KSRR

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    8,120 ft

  • KF37

    Regional airport

    Carrizozo Municipal Airport

    Carrizozo

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,944 ft

Arriving Amarillo

Airports in Amarillo

  • AMA

    Commercial airport

    Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

    Amarillo · KAMA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    13,502 ft

  • TDW

    Regional airport

    Tradewind Airport

    Amarillo · KTDW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,098 ft

  • KT45

    Regional airport

    Panhandle Carson County Airport

    Panhandle

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,404 ft

When you land

Things to do in Amarillo

Amarillo is the business center of the Texas Panhandle, a region built on cattle, feedyards, beef processing, wheat and energy. The Pantex plant east of town, hospitals serving a wide rural area and a roster of ranching, agricultural and energy companies make it a frequent stop for executives and specialists who need to cover a lot of ground quickly.

  1. 01

    Palo Duro Canyon State Park

    Southeast of the city, this colorful canyon stretches for roughly 120 miles. Hike to the Lighthouse rock formation, ride horseback along the canyon floor or catch the outdoor musical TEXAS in summer.

  2. 02

    Cadillac Ranch

    Ten Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field along Interstate 40 have been a roadside landmark since 1974, and visitors are encouraged to add their own spray-painted layer.

  3. 03

    Route 66 Historic District

    Along Southwest Sixth Avenue, a mile of old Mother Road storefronts houses antique shops, galleries, bars and diners that recall the highway’s heyday.

  4. 04

    Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

    In nearby Canyon on the West Texas A&M campus, the largest history museum in Texas covers paleontology, Western art, petroleum history and a recreated pioneer town.

  5. 05

    The Big Texan Steak Ranch

    This Route 66 landmark is famous for its 72-ounce steak challenge, its giant cowboy sign and a dining room full of Old West character.

  6. 06

    American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum

    Amarillo is home to the American Quarter Horse Association, and its museum tells the story of the breed and the ranchers, trainers and horses that shaped it.

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Questions

Ruidoso to Amarillo flights

How long is a private flight from Ruidoso to Amarillo?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 250 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ruidoso to Amarillo use?

You can depart from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) or Carrizozo Municipal Airport (KF37) and arrive at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), Tradewind Airport (TDW), or Panhandle Carson County Airport (KT45). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ruidoso to Amarillo cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ruidoso and Amarillo?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Amarillo back to Ruidoso are priced the same way.

Return flight

Amarillo to Ruidoso

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