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

  Tue, 16 September 2025 07:47:17 AM

METAR KDTS 161153Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02220161 10239 20217 53012
METAR KVPS 161155Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01770126 10207 20174 52013 $
METAR KEGI 161155Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01440124 10177 20141 52013 $
METAR KCEW 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01330128 10167 20133 53012
METAR KPNS 161153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02060150 10228 20206 53011
METAR KECP 161153Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01830144 10211 20172 53012

TAF KVPS 160900Z 1609/1715 VRB06KT 9999 SCT065 QNH3002INS WND 17008KT AFT 1617Z TX32/1618Z TN18/1610Z

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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