Services
Ryan Airfield (RYN), 9698 W. Ajo Highway, is about 14 road miles southwest of Tucson at the intersection West Valencia Road. On 1,876 acres, Ryan has more than a dozen tenants providing services to general aviation as well as charter operators and flight instruction facilities.
The air traffic control tower is operated under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Contract Tower Program and is staffed 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. More specific information about the general airport layout is available on the pilot information page here and the airport services listed below.
Ryan Airfield (RYN), along with Tucson International Airport (TUS), comprise the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) airport system. Ryan Airfield was created in the 1940s as a training camp for the Army Air Corps. After the war, the State of Arizona approached the TAA about operating the airfield. The state deeded the land to the City of Tucson and the TAA operates under a long-term lease.
Services & Amenities
Pilot Lounge
The Tucson Airport Authority maintains a lounge for pilots at Ryan Airfield. It is stocked with flight planning resources and located next to Richie’s Cafe. For airfield maintenance issues, call (520) 883-2921.
Restaurant
Richie's Cafe
9700 West Ajo Highway
(520) 444-7467
Open 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily
Casual restaurant and full-service bar serving breakfast and lunch featuring generous portions of homemade comfort food at reasonable prices. Available for catering and after-hours events.
Rental Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Reservations: 1-800-736-8222
Local: 1-844-370-9821
Fixed Base Operator
6201 South Airfield Drive
(520) 744-7474
FAX: (520) 434-0439
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Fuel
100LL and Jet-A are available during FBO business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Self-serve 100LL is available at all times with major credit card. On call Jet-A is available after hours by prior arrangement (additional fee applies).
Transient Aircraft Parking
For overnight and short-term aircraft parking, the Restaurant Ramp allows for 24-hour street side access. The Tower Ramp is reserved for long-term parking only.
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
Aero Experts
6249 South Aviator Lane
(520) 444-3201
Hours 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Aircrafters
6230 South Airfield Drive
(520) 235-3491
Hours: 9 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Aero Smith
6250 South Airfield Drive
(520) 975-2452
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; by appointment only
Sonora Avionics
6262 South Aviator Lane
(520) 883-7822 or (520) 883-9257
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
Tucson Upholstery Aircraft Interiors
6248 South Aviator Lane
(520) 746-3488
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday by appointment
Hangars, Tiedowns and Shadeports
TAA RYN Hangars
6248 South Aviator Lane
(520) 573-8250
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
Cherokee Cabanas
6320 South Airfield Drive
(520) 954-7667
Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Mobile Aire Hangars
6323 South Aviator Lane
(520) 883-5851 or (520) 889-6301
Hours: 8 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday-Saturday
VistaWest Hangars
6330 South Aviator Lane
(520) 429-5470
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Flight Instruction/Aircraft Rental
Alpha Air
6248 South Aviator Lane
(520) 883-4430
Hours, Summer: 7 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday-Sunday
Hours, Winter: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Arizona Aero-Tech / Double Eagle Aviation
6400 South Aviator Lane
(520) 294-1551
(520) 294-8214
Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday
Windwalker Aircraft Rental
6230 South Airfield Drive
(520) 235-3491
Hours: 9 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Wash rack
A coin-operated, self-serve aircraft wash rack is located on the southwest edge of the transient apron near the tower.
Master Plan
Updated periodically, the Ryan Airfield Master Plan is a 20-year blueprint to respond to future airport demand by guiding development of new or expanded facilities. Access the current master plan for RYN here.
