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

  Fri, 18 October 2024 01:52:13 AM

KDTS 180553Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP248 T01500072 10183 20150 402220100 50000
KVPS 180555Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP254 T01250037 10171 20122 402250055 58000 $
KEGI 180555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00530031 10131 20051 402160018 50001 $
KCEW 180553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP258 T00500039 10122 20044 402220017 50002
KPNS 180553Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252 T01280044 10161 20122 402170089 51002
KECP 180553Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP259 T00940056 10156 20094 402170061 50000 $

TAF KVPS 180100Z 1801/1907 04008KT 9999 SKC QNH3024INS WNDS 07012G18KT AFT 1814 
  BECMG 1817/1818 08008KT 9999 SKC QNH3028INS TX24/1820Z TN09/1811Z

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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