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

  Tue, 20 October 2026 07:50:41 PM

METAR KDTS 202353Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02110094 10244 20206 53006 $
METAR KVPS 202355Z 36004KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01950076 10259 20195 53008 FZRANO $
METAR KEGI 202355Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01610097 10252 20154 52006 FZRANO $
METAR KCEW 202353Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01670089 10250 20150 53005
METAR KPNS 202353Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02060083 10250 20206 53004
METAR KECP 202353Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01610100 10250 20161 53007
TAF KVPS 201700Z 2017/2123 05009KT 9999 SKC QNH3015INS TX25/2019Z TN11/2010Z

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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