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

  Sat, 18 July 2026 03:01:36 PM

METAR KDTS 181953Z 17006KT 10SM FEW085 SCT110 31/25 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T03110250
METAR KVPS 181955Z 17010KT 10SM FEW060 36/23 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E-SE SLP151 T03550234 $
METAR KEGI 181955Z 35009G15KT 10SM CLR 36/21 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP144 T03550213 $
METAR KCEW 181953Z 10SM CLR 35/22 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP156 T03500217
METAR KPNS 181953Z 36008KT 10SM SCT055 36/22 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW RAE1855 SLP153 P0000 T03560222
METAR KECP 181953Z 02022G31KT 5SM R16/4000VP6000FT TSRA SCT032 SCT055 BKN100 26/23 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 03031/1953 LTG DSNT E-S RAE03B09 TSB1858E13B45 SLP157 P0009 T02610228
TAF KVPS 181700Z 1817/1923 34010G15KT 9999 SCT050 BKN075 BKN100 QNH3003INS 
  TEMPO 1819/1823 06012G20KT 8000 -TSRA BKN060CB 
  BECMG 1901/1902 16006KT 9999 FEW042 SCT055 OVC085 QNH2997INS 
  BECMG 1903/1904 15006KT 9999 -SHRA FEW050 SCT065 OVC090 QNH2998INS 
  TEMPO 1920/1923 06006KT 8000 -TSRA BKN050CB 
  BECMG 1922/1923 08006KT 9999 -SHRA BKN050 OVC060 QNH2993INS TX33/1818Z TN26/1911Z

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