Private Jet from Inverness

Departure Ops at Inverness Airport (EGPE)

Inverness Airport (IATA: INV, ICAO: EGPE) is the designated departure base for private flights originating in the Scottish Highlands. The airport operates under HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd) authority, with no slot coordination required for general aviation departures. Customs clearance is available during published operating hours with prior arrangement — operators should file customs notification 24 hours in advance to avoid delays. The airport's single runway (06/24) measures 1,891 metres, suitable for light jets and most mid-size aircraft; heavy cabin jets typically position from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Block-out times are generally predictable, and the absence of Level 2 or Level 3 slot restrictions gives dispatchers significant flexibility for last-minute schedule changes during the Highland shooting and sporting season.

fleet & Runway Performance at INV

The 1,891-metre runway at EGPE accommodates the Citation CJ4, Phenom 300E, Learjet 75 Liberty, and Citation XLS+ under standard ISA conditions. Elevation is 31 feet AMSL, meaning density altitude is not a performance constraint for jet operations under normal summer temperatures. For larger aircraft — Challenger 300, Citation Latitude, or Gulfstream G280 class — a weight and performance review is recommended, and crews should review the current AIP for any NOTAM restrictions on runway bearing strength. Positioning flights from Edinburgh are routinely used when the intended aircraft type exceeds EGPE's practical payload limits. Fuel uplift is available on request, and ground handling supports standard executive turnaround times.

Routes from Inverness

The most trafficked private routes from INV reflect the Highlands' primary clientele. London (Farnborough FAB, Luton LTN) is the dominant southern UK corridor, with block times around 75–90 minutes on a Phenom 300. European connections are heavily weighted toward Geneva (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH), serving Swiss-based family offices with Highland estate holdings. Seasonal demand also drives routes toward Copenhagen (CPH) for Scandinavian owners with shooting and fishing interests. Transatlantic missions typically reposition to Edinburgh or Glasgow for range capability, given EGPE's runway limitations on ultra-long-range types.