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

  Tue, 9 June 2026 04:20:27 PM

METAR KDTS 092053Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 29/22 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02940222 56014
METAR KVPS 092055Z 14006KT 10SM SCT200 30/23 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP195 T03040228 57015 $
METAR KEGI 092055Z 07005KT 10SM FEW150 FEW180 FEW220 33/21 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T03250210 57014 $
METAR KCEW 092053Z 00000KT 10SM BKN100 31/23 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T03110228 58014
METAR KPNS 092053Z 14006KT 10SM FEW100 29/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 60000 T02890189 56013
METAR KECP 092053Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 30/20 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP199 T03000200 58016
TAF COR KVPS 091705Z 0917/1023 09006KT 9999 FEW027 SCT050 BKN180 QNH3007INS 
  BECMG 1018/1019 18008KT 9999 FEW025 SCT040 OVC055 QNH3001INS 
  BECMG 1021/1022 20006KT 9999 SCT050 BKN065 QNH2997INS TX31/0919Z TN23/1011Z

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