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

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METAR KVPS 222355Z 31003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02230080 10276 20223 52007 FZRANO $
METAR KEGI 222355Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01860102 10273 20181 53006 FZRANO $
METAR KCEW 222353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01610122 10272 20161 53005
METAR KPNS 222353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02110117 10267 20200 53006
METAR KECP 222353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01780122 10267 20172 53006
TAF KVPS 221700Z 2217/2323 04009KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS WND 12008KT AFT 2220 TX27/2220Z TN11/2311Z

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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• See something dangerous on the runway, like a mower or a feral hog?
• Need some help with your airplane?

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