As the largest city between Dallas and Denver, Albuquerque and Oklahoma City, Amarillo has excellent connections. And beyond our famed Route 66, we are conveniently connected to the region and the country via rail, airports and highways. Our central position and access to a multitude of transportation options make it ideally suited for distribution and logistics operations. National companies, such as Ben E. Keith, Affiliated Foods, Inc., and AmeriCold, have built successful operations in Amarillo.
By Rail
- Amarillo's prime location situates us at one of the central points for rail transportation for the busy wind corridor.
- The rail line operates a large intermodal facility in Amarillo that handles about 30,000 containers and trailers each year.
- The Union Pacific-Southern Pacific railroad has rights to use BNSF tracks in the Amarillo area.
By Port
The mainlines of the Union-Southern Pacific railroad directly connect Amarillo to three ports:
- Houston – 500 miles
- Galveston – 650 miles
- San Diego – 1,000 miles
By Air
- Rick Husband International Airport was named "Airport of the Year" by the Transportation Security Administration for exhibiting exceptional customer service, all while maintaining the highest level of airport security.
- The airport’s runway is one of the longest in the country and can accommodate a space shuttle landing.
CenterPort Business Park
Amarillo’s CenterPort Business Park is a 440-acre site that employs approximately 850 people. Well-suited for manufacturing and distribution, some of its current tenants include: Gestamp Renewables, Ben E. Keith Foods, Pacific Cheese, and Alstom Power.
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