Amazon plans sixfold Prime Air expansion to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns
Amazon announced that Prime Air will expand to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, about six times its current footprint.
Evidence notes
- Prime Air currently serves 10 metro areas from 11 U.S. sites, each covering approximately 175 square miles.
- Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Syracuse and Boise are among the next planned metro areas, with the service focused primarily on suburban communities.
- Amazon says Prime Air has delivered hundreds of thousands of packages during 2026 and offers millions of eligible items with delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.
Company context
Amazon operates one of the world's largest robotics-enabled logistics networks, integrating mobile robots, picking systems and warehouse automation across fulfillment, sorting and last-mile operations.