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

  Thu, 1 October 2026 03:43:37 PM

METAR KDTS 011953Z 16012G21KT 10SM FEW019 SCT027 30/23 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T03000233
SPECI KVPS 012029Z 15012KT 10SM -DZ FEW036 31/23 A2998 RMK AO2 DZB18E26DZB29 SLP158 FZRANO $
METAR KEGI 011955Z 16012KT 10SM BKN040 BKN060 33/22 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151 T03270215 FZRANO $
METAR KCEW 011953Z 10010G15KT 10SM SCT043 BKN060 28/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02780222
SPECI KPNS 012011Z 18009KT 10SM FEW023 SCT110 28/22 A2998 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1951 RAE00 P0000 T02780217
SPECI KECP 012004Z VRB05KT 5SM -RA BR SCT009 BKN035 26/23 A3001 RMK AO2 T02560233 PNO $
TAF AMD KVPS 011830Z 0118/0223 13012G18KT 9000 -SHRA BKN035 QNH2999INS 
  TEMPO 0118/0121 13015G20KT 8000 VCTS OVC020CB 
  BECMG 0121/0122 13008KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN035 QNH3001INS 
  BECMG 0208/0209 09009KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN005 OVC020CB QNH2999INS 
  TEMPO 0215/0219 10010G15KT 8000 -TSRA OVC030CB TX29/0118Z TN24/0209Z

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