Ryan Field

 
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Flight Briefing

Ryan Field (2MT1), a private airstrip co-owned by the RAF and Ben and Butchie Ryan, is located one mile southeast of West Glacier, MT, and is depicted on the Great Falls Sectional Chart. It is open to pilots with the requirement that each pilot request and receive a current safety briefing.

The request can be made electronically by clicking "Ryan Field Safety Briefing Request" on the "Pilot Info" menu of our website, or by clicking here.

You will receive by return email a current safety briefing for Ryan Field valid only for the pilot making the request. The RAF needs to have electronic record of who requested and received the briefing. This briefing is valid only for the year issued as field conditions may change from year to year.

What’s Available At Ryan Field?

  • Pilot registration box – please sign in.
  • Eight tie-down spots plus other parking areas
  • 24’X30’ camping shelter with wood cook stove and wood supply
  • Large outdoor masonry BBQ with grill
  • Numerous picnic tables
  • Level, grassy tent camping sites
  • Regulation sized horseshoe pits with shoes and game instructions
  • Vault toilet
  • Cell phone service for most carriers
  • RAF courtesy van (FCFC basis or as available basis)
  • Information posted in the pilot shelter includes:
    • Rental car information (pilot pick up to and from rental agency)
    • White water rafting information (customer pick up and return)
    • Menu for Belton Chalet restaurant in West Glacier (excellent food and drink)
    • Emergency instructions in case of an accident
  • Drinking water may be obtained from an outside hydrant at the Ryan home
  • There is no electricity at the campground
  • Donation box in the pilot shelter. Your support is appreciated to help defray insurance, property tax and maintenance costs.

Annual Events

The RAF Board of Directors hosts an annual fly-in (usually the last weekend of June) for RAF supporters. Upwards of thirty-five aircraft have attended this event, from Cubs to Bonanzas to turbine Cessna 210s. A steak BBQ is held on Saturday night with a normal attendance of seventy-five people.