2025 Taking Flight Survey

As part of our continuing efforts at Taking Flight to continue to explore ways of adding beneficial and convenient air travel options at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, we’re gathering insights from individuals and organizations in the Panhandle region to better understand interest, trends, and needs related to private air charter services. This short survey takes 3–5 minutes. All responses are confidential and used only for market research.

Future Air Service Needs Survey

SECTION 1: Respondent Profile

* Indicates required field

1: Which best describes you or your organization? *

Business owner or executive Corporate travel manager Ranch or agricultural operation Healthcare provider or administrator Individual traveler (non-business) Other (please specify below)

1B: Other *

2: What city or county do you primarily operate or live in? *

Amarillo Other Panhandle Town (Please specify below)

2B: Other Panhandle Town or County *

SECTION 2: Current Charter Activity

3: Have you or your company used private air charter services in the past 12 months? *

Yes – regularly (monthly or more) Yes – occasionally (a few times/year) No – but we have in the past No – never used

4: What types of charter services have you used or considered? (Select all that apply) *

4B: Other Types of Charter Service Consider *

SECTION 3: Needs, Barriers & Future Outlook

5: Of the listed metro destinations, please tell us how many trips per year you typically fly to or would want to reach via charter from the Amarillo region?

Dallas *

Houston *

Austin *

Albuquerque *

Denver *

Tulsa *

Wichita *

Colorado Springs *

Other Destinations (List City & Number of Annual Trips) *

6: What factors influence your decision to use (or not use) private air charter? (Select up to 3) *

Cost Availability of aircraft locally Convenience/scheduling Safety or regulatory concerns Airport access or location Lack of awareness or information We have our own aircraft Other (please specify below)

6B: Other Deciding Factors *

7: If charter options were more accessible or cost-effective in the region, how likely would you be to use them in the next 12–18 months? *

Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Not sure

8: What percentage of your current flying would you be willing to replace with a more cost-effective Option? *

9: What improvements or services would make private air charter more appealing or practical for you? *

SECTION 4: Optional Follow-Up

10: If you would you like to receive a summary of this research or be contacted about charter opportunities in the region, please share your contact information below.

Your Name *

Name of Company/Organization *

Email *

Zip Code *

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Private Air Charter Demand Survey for Amarillo & the Panhandle Region

Future Air Service Needs Survey

SECTION 1: Respondent Profile

SECTION 2: Current Charter Activity

SECTION 3: Needs, Barriers & Future Outlook

SECTION 4: Optional Follow-Up

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