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AMA1 — Amazon Fulfillment Center AMA1 | Amazon FBA Warehouse in AMARILLO, TX

AMA1 Amazon Fulfillment Center – Amarillo, TX 79108 (2026 Complete Guide)

Warehouse code: AMA1
Facility type: Non-sortable fulfillment center
Full address: 8590 NE 24th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79108, United States
Scale: 1,000,000 square feet on ~110 acres
Opened: Early 2022
Capital investment: $100 million ($70M facility + $30M equipment)
Employment: 500+ full-time positions
Location: NE Amarillo, at NE 24th Street and Loop 335

Note: This guide summarizes common practices and experiences for AMA1. For any shipment, Amazon's current Seller Central and Carrier Central documentation always takes priority.

1. Why AMA1 matters in Amazon's network (2026 snapshot)

AMA1 is Amazon's 1 million square foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Amarillo, Texas—Amazon's first FC in the Texas Panhandle and the company's most geographically isolated fulfillment center in the continental US. The facility was a $100 million investment ($70M construction + $30M equipment) and opened in early 2022.

As a non-sortable FC, AMA1 specializes in large items including furniture, outdoor equipment, and appliances.

Amarillo's unique position:

I-40 – transcontinental east-west corridor (directly through Amarillo)
I-27 – north-south corridor to Lubbock
US-287 – corridor to Dallas/Fort Worth (350 mi southeast)
Loop 335 – Amarillo bypass, adjacent to facility
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – air cargo
Midpoint of I-40 — roughly equidistant between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City
Texas Panhandle — serves NM, OK, KS, CO, and West TX from a central point

AMA1 fills a significant gap in Amazon's network, bringing fulfillment capacity to a vast, sparsely populated region.

2. Core questions from FBA sellers & truck drivers

2.1 Do I need an appointment?

Yes—appointments required via Amazon Carrier Central. Book 7–14 days ahead, 2–3 weeks in Q4.

2.2 What products does AMA1 handle?

AMA1 is a non-sortable FC handling large items: furniture, outdoor equipment, appliances, and other bulky goods.

2.3 What pallet and packaging rules apply?

Standard FBA: 48"x40" GMA pallets, max 72" height, max 1,500 lbs. The Panhandle has extreme weather — hot summers (100°F+), cold winters with ice storms, and severe thunderstorms/tornadoes in spring.

3. Traffic, routing and parking tips

Approach: From I-40, take Exit 77 (Lakeside Dr / Loop 335) and follow Loop 335 north to NE 24th Avenue. The facility is at 8590 NE 24th Avenue, at the intersection of NE 24th Street and Loop 335.

Truck stops:

Truck Stop	Location	Features
Pilot Travel Center	I-40 Exit 74, Amarillo	Full services, overnight, showers
Love's Travel Stop	I-40 corridor, Amarillo	Diesel, parking, 24-hour
TA Travel Center	I-40, Amarillo East	Full services, restaurant
Flying J	I-40, Amarillo West	Full services

Hotels: Hampton Inn Amarillo East (~5 mi), Holiday Inn Express Amarillo (~8 mi)

4. Nearby Amazon facilities

OKC1 (Oklahoma City, OK, 2.5M sqft), DFW7 (Fort Worth, TX), FTW3 (Fort Worth, TX, ~435k sqft), SAT1 (Schertz, TX, 1.25M sqft)

5. Quick FAQ

Q1: AMA1 is 1,000,000 sqft — Amazon's first Texas Panhandle FC.
Q2: Non-sortable: handles furniture, appliances, outdoor equipment.
Q3: $100M investment on 110 acres at Loop 335/I-40.
Q4: Most geographically isolated Amazon FC in the continental US.
Q5: Appointments required via Carrier Central.

Last updated: March 14, 2026