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
Administration Office
The Tucson Airport Authority maintains an office at Ryan Airfield to assist tenants and the public with information, emergencies or friendly chatter. Contact the office at (520) 883-9800.
For airfield maintenance issues, call (520) 883-2921.
Restaurant
Richie’s Café
9700 West Ajo Highway
(520) 444-7467
Hours: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day
Serving breakfast and lunch featuring generous portions of homemade comfort food at reasonable prices. Available for catering and after-hours events.
Note: Richie’s Café is temporarily closing daily at 3 p.m. during Ajo Highway road construction.
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).
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
Jim’s Aircraft
6244 South Aviator Lane
(520) 822-1919 or (520) 883-7104
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
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
Air Center West
6248 South Aviator Lane
(520) 883-7104
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
Jim’s Aircraft
6244 South Aviator Lane
(520) 822-1919 or (520) 883-7104
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
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) 444-7747
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
Kelly’s Aviation
6330 South Aviator Lane
(520) 578-0018
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
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.
Wash rack
A coin-operated, self-serve aircraft wash rack is located on the southwest edge of the transient apron near the tower.