Inverness Airport

EGPE / INV

Inverness, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPE 040220Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 NCD M03/M04 Q1024

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPE 032255Z 0400/0409 20003KT CAVOK BECMG 0406/0409 BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPE
05
23
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,194 ft 148 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
11/29 2,300 ft 59 ft ASP 110°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGPE

7,675 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
3.9%

Inverness Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -7°C and 19°C with an average of 6.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 15.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
9.5%
E
10.6%
SE
2.5%
S
9.5%
SW
36.8%
W
8.1%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -7°C to 19°C
-7°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,675 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Inverness Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPE
IATA Code: INV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Inverness
Country: GB
Latitude: 57.542500°
Longitude: -4.047500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,194 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,300 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Inverness Airport

Overview

Inverness Airport serves the Scottish Highlands region, located in the northeastern part of Scotland at an elevation of 31 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Inverness area, supporting regional and commercial flight operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Inverness Airport are predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR), with 81.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The prevailing southwest winds average 8.7 knots, with temperatures ranging from -6°C to 19°C and an average of 6.6°C. Pilots can expect favorable VFR conditions particularly during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 at 6,194 feet and 11/29 at 2,300 feet, both constructed of asphalt surface. Wind data indicates consistent wind patterns with minimal crosswind challenges, particularly on runway 05/23 which experiences 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 3.3 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 17.3% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both primary runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with runway 05/23 offering the most consistent approach conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 5.2% fog occurrence). Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, particularly during the autumn months when VFR conditions are most prevalent.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.