Ruckel Airport (FL17), located in Niceville, is a private limited use grass airstrip. Facilities are limited and operations are restricted.

  Wed, 14 January 2026 06:26:51 PM

METAR KDTS 142353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01390078 10156 20133 51010
METAR KVPS 142355Z 22003KT 10SM BKN140 13/07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP112 60000 T01280073 10162 20127 51010 $
METAR KEGI 142355Z 23003KT 10SM OVC038 14/07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01400066 10158 20132 52007 $
METAR KCEW 142353Z 00000KT 10SM SCT038 SCT047 OVC065 13/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01280078 10156 20122 51009
METAR KPNS 142353Z 26007KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 14/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01390083 10161 20133 51015
METAR KECP 142353Z 29004KT 10SM SCT042 13/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01280089 10161 20128 53010
TAF KVPS 141800Z 1418/1524 24012KT 9999 FEW024 OVC060 QNH2993INS 
  BECMG 1422/1423 29010G22KT 9999 BKN030 OVC046 QNH2984INS 
  BECMG 1500/1501 32010G18KT 9999 BKN023 OVC038 QNH2987INS 
  BECMG 1505/1506 34011G27KT 9999 SCT009 BKN016 BKN023 QNH2992INS 
  BECMG 1509/1510 33013G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2999INS TX15/1419Z TN01/1511Z

Ruckel Properties publishes a guide to flight operations at Ruckel. Ruckel's guide is the definitive place for all information. Here is a summary of the highlights.

122.90 - Unicom-like communications in the pattern
125.10 - Eglin Approach North, call after take-off for further clearance to the north. 124.05 can also be used but is more appropriate for arrivals from the north.
132.10 - Eglin Approach South, call after take-off for further clearance to the south
134.625 - Eglin ATIS, you may or may not be able to receive this

Normally take-offs to the north and landings to the south are preferred due to noise abatement. The landing pattern be on the east side of the runway. Traffic patterns will be within one nautical mile of the airport. Traffic pattern altitude is officially “at or below 800′ MSL” but by common consent among the pilots it is normally at 700′ MSL.

Transient pilots should contact Ruckel Properties in advance at 850-678-2223 or businessoffice@ruckelproperties.com and be approved before landing.

There are no touch and go's at FL17 but that doesn't mean there is no flight instruction. See the Flight Instruction and Services page for more details.

Here are some fun places to fly to get that $100 Hamburger.

Need some work done on your airplane? Here are some places to get aircraft service.

• Looking for a safely pilot for flying some approaches?
• See something dangerous on the runway, like a mower or a feral hog?
• Need some help with your airplane?

Wouldn't it be nice to have a way to reach out and stay informed?

The Ruckel FL17 Mailing List Info page has information on how to subscribe and how to use the mailing list. Or use this link to go directly to subscribe page. There is no advertising, no spam, no outside intruders. You can subscribe or unsubscribe any time you like. Once you have subscribed, send mail to fl17-all (at) flyfl17.org to send mail to the entire mailing list.

Real time aircraft positions via local ADS-B receiver.

Delayed aircraft positions via FlightAware.

Ruckel Properties

AirNav.com

VFRMap.com

This FlyFL17.org website is not affiliated with Ruckel Properties.

Contact bob.flyfl17@baggerman.org for questions or comments