Aerodrome
EGPE - INVERNESS
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGPE
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 7 NM NE of Inverness.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 31 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -0.72° (2027) annual change 0.21°
- Coordinates
- 57.54250, -4.04754
Operating hours
Mon-Sun 0615-2245 (0515-2145).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is strictly PPR. All operators, including executive and private General Aviation must make prior arrangements with a handling agent for ground handling. All flights are subject to mandatory ground handling. Prior arrangement must be made with one of the listed handling agents. Handling Agents: Skytanking: Tel: 01667-464120; Fax: 01667-464129; Channel: 131.430. Primeflight Executive: Tel: 01667-462121. Signature Flight Support: Tel: 01667-461122; Frequency 122.350 MHz. Highland Aviation: Tel: 01667-460361 (<6000 KG MTOW). See Aircraft Parking/Docking chart. See AD 2-EGPE-2-2 Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart for PCN details. By marshaller. Self-parking will be permitted by based light aircraft on North Apron only. At A1, F and G holding points. WDIs (LGTD): 573249.97N 0040227.11W - 573227.63N 0040315.96W. WDI: 573241.53N 0040325.79W. Pilots should be aware that Aerodrome Controllers at EGPE may refer to several Holding Points designated for vehicular management only. These do not form part of the aerodrome manoeuvring area and are therefore not published in EGPE AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Telephone calls to ATC will be recorded.
Contact
Operator: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LTD
Phone: 01667-464000
Address: Inverness Airport, Inverness IV2 7JB.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 1,888 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,038 mTORA 1,888 m | 1,822 mASDA 994 m |
| 23 | 1,888 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 999 mTORA 849 m | 1,822 mASDA 849 m |
| 11 | 701 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 701 mTORA 701 m | 701 mASDA 701 m |
| 29 | 701 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 701 mTORA 701 m | 701 mASDA 701 m |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
5
Unavailable • 26 ft
6
Unavailable • 26 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| INVERNESS RADAR | 122.605 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sun 0615-2245 (0515-2145). • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 573226.14N 0040249.88W Northwest of ATC. |
| Service notes: VDF 573226.14N 0040249.88W Northwest of ATC. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| INVERNESS TOWER | 118.405 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sun 0615-2245 (0515 -2145). • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 573226.14N 0040249.88W Northwest of ATC. |
| Service notes: VDF 573226.14N 0040249.88W Northwest of ATC. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| INVERNESS INFORMATION | 109.200 MHz | NORMAL • Broadcast on Inverness VOR. | Service notes: Unverified outside hours of approach. |
| Service notes: Unverified outside hours of approach. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| INVERNESS FIRE CHIEF | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement. 6 hours notice required for EU flights, 24 hours (H24) for other flights.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AIS briefing hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Northair - AVTUR JET A-1 and AVGAS 100LL: Mon-Fri 0600-1900 (0500-1800); Sat/Sun 0600-2100 (0500-2000). Out of hours through Handling Agent and +44(0)7836-202637 or +44(0)7595-223613. World of Fuels - AVTUR JET A-1: 0600-2200 (0500-2100). See remarks.
Notes: 100,000 LT stored. Delivery 700 LT per minute.
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EGPE Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGPE 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGPE looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.