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

  Mon, 23 February 2026 09:37:16 PM

METAR KDTS 240253Z 34011KT 10SM FU CLR 06/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP276 T00611067 51017
METAR KVPS 240255Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP282 T00461075 52017 $
METAR KEGI 240255Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP276 T00451079 52016 $
METAR KCEW 240253Z 33006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP286 T00281067 51014
METAR KPNS 240253Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP282 T00501078 51015
METAR KECP 240253Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP280 T00281044 51014
TAF KVPS 240200Z 2402/2508 35010G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3035INS 
  BECMG 2416/2417 21004KT 9999 SKC QNH3032INS TX10/2421Z TN01/2416Z

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.

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