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

  Fri, 23 October 2026 07:51:17 AM

METAR KDTS 231153Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01560089 10178 20156 53009
METAR KVPS 231155Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01130076 10157 20113 52012 FZRANO $
METAR KEGI 231155Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 T00740062 10115 20074 52012 FZRANO $
METAR KCEW 231153Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 07/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP207 T00670067 10094 20067 53012
METAR KPNS 231153Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01330078 10172 20133 53012
METAR KECP 231153Z 33003KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP208 T00890078 10139 20089 53013
TAF KVPS 230900Z 2309/2415 03006KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS 
  BECMG 2315/2316 07010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS 
  BECMG 2320/2321 08006KT 9999 SKC QNH3009INS TX29/2319Z TN12/2311Z

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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