Inverness Airport (EGPE)
Medium airport · Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Inverness Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPE |
| IATA | INV |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°32'33" W 4°2'51" 57.54250, -4.04750 |
| Location | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,194 ft (1888 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 2,300 ft (701 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Inverness Airport at a glance
Inverness Airport is a medium airport in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as INV. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 6,194 ft (1888 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Inverness Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Lossiemouth | EGQS | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Wick John O'Groats Airport | EGPC | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Aberdeen International Airport | EGPD | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Dundee Airport | EGPN | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | EGQL | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Inverness Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Inverness Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Inverness Airport
What is the ICAO code of Inverness Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Inverness Airport is EGPE, and its IATA code is INV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Inverness Airport above sea level?
Inverness Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Inverness Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.5425, -4.0475 — in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Lossiemouth, about 46 km away.
Does EGPE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Inverness Airport?
Inverness Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,194 ft (1888 m) with a ASP surface.