Ryan Field (KRYN), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ryan Field, identified by the ICAO code KRYN, is a towered public airport in Tucson, Arizona, sitting at 2,419 feet elevation. The airport recorded 2,406 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 674 of those classified as business aviation activity. Three paved asphalt runways serve the field, the longest reaching 5,500 feet, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available onsite.
Runways
Ryan Field has three paved runways. The longest, 06R/24L, is 5,500 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ryan Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ryan Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tucson International (KTUS), 12 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ryan Field recorded 674 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at Ryan Field concentrates in the spring months, with March showing the highest monthly total and August the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 112 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ryan Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Frequent ILS practice approaches occur on this runway end.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Tucson Approach.
Runways 06L and 06R serve as the calm wind runways; afternoon winds may favor runways 24L and 24R.
When the control tower is closed, activate the PAPI on runways 06R, 06L, and 24R, and the VASI on runway 24L; the MIRL on runways 06R/24L and 15/33 is activated via CTAF.
Runway 15/33 is closed when the control tower is closed.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
Staffed fuel service operates 0800-1700; an after-hours service fee applies.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 4.9 nautical miles.
Use landing lights while in the traffic pattern.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ryan Field has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Sentiel, 11.31 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KRYN?
Ryan Field, identified as KRYN, operates three paved asphalt runways. Runway 06R/24L is the longest at 5,500 feet and 75 feet wide, matching the airport's published max paved length. Runway 06L/24R measures 4,900 feet by 75 feet, and runway 15/33 offers 4,010 feet by 75 feet. All three surfaces are asphalt, giving operators a choice of alignment depending on wind conditions. Runways 06L and 06R serve as the calm wind runways, with afternoon winds sometimes favoring the 24L/24R ends.
Is fuel available at KRYN outside staffed hours?
Ryan Field (KRYN) offers self-service fuel around the clock using a credit card. Staffed fuel service runs 0800-1700 daily, and an after-hours service fee applies outside that window. Both 100LL and Jet A are available on the field. This combination allows operators to plan fuel stops without depending on staffed hours, provided the credit card self-service option is factored into trip planning at Ryan Field.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KRYN?
Ryan Field, or KRYN, does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Tucson International, identified as KTUS, located approximately 11.95 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Ryan Field should plan to route through Tucson International instead. No onsite customs processing is listed for Ryan Field in current data, so this distance should factor into any international arrival planning.
What happens to runway lighting and the tower at KRYN after hours?
At Ryan Field (KRYN), the control tower does not operate around the clock, and runway 15/33 closes when the tower is closed. When the tower is closed, pilots must activate the PAPI on runways 06R, 06L, and 24R, and the VASI on runway 24L, along with the MIRL on runways 06R/24L and 15/33, using CTAF. Clearance delivery when the tower is closed is handled by contacting Tucson Approach. Landing lights are required in the traffic pattern at all times at Ryan Field.
Is there a seasonal pattern to business aviation traffic at KRYN?
Business aviation traffic at Ryan Field, KRYN, shows a clear seasonal concentration according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. March stands out as the peak month with 112 operations, well above the monthly average, while August drops to a low of 25 operations. Spring months, particularly March through May, consistently show higher activity than summer months like July and August. Operators scheduling flights into Ryan Field should anticipate busier ramp conditions in spring and comparatively quieter periods in mid to late summer.