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

  Fri, 2 October 2026 06:09:04 PM

METAR KDTS 022253Z 10006KT 10SM FEW022 SCT075 27/24 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02670239
METAR KVPS 022255Z 11006KT 10SM BKN024 BKN029 BKN034 OVC140 28/24 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02770237 FZRANO $
METAR KEGI 022255Z 09003KT 10SM FEW025 FEW038 SCT160 27/24 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB2155E2159RAB19E37 SLP148 P0001 T02670243 FZRANO $
METAR KCEW 022253Z 00000KT 10SM SCT028 BKN035 26/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02560244
METAR KPNS 022253Z 12004KT 10SM SCT065 27/24 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB00E34 SLP146 P0000 T02670244
METAR KECP 022253Z 08003KT 10SM SCT010 27/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02670244
TAF AMD KVPS 021855Z 0218/0323 13009KT 9999 SCT018 BKN080 QNH3000INS 
  TEMPO 0300/0303 13010G18KT 6000 -TSRA SCT009 OVC018CB 
  BECMG 0308/0309 10009KT 8000 SHRA VCTS SCT003 BKN012CB QNH2997INS 
  TEMPO 0309/0312 12010G15KT 6000 -TSRA BKN003 OVC012CB 
  BECMG 0311/0312 13009KT 8000 SHRA BKN005 OVC012 QNH2994INS 
  TEMPO 0317/0321 15010G15KT 4800 -TSRA SCT005 OVC012CB TX32/0218Z TN23/0314Z

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