Information about Inverness Airport

Facts about Inverness Airport

IATA:

INV

ICAO:

EGPE

City:

Inverness

Region:

Highland

Country:

Scotland

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

57.544732

Longitude:

-4.049273

GPS Coordinates:

57°33' N, 04°03' W

Passenger Category:

Regional Airport

Role:

Regional Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Inverness is known as the capital of the Highlands and contains Inverness Castle, the River Ness and a historic city centre. Loch Ness is one of Scotland's most famous natural attractions and lies immediately southwest of the city, while Urquhart Castle provides spectacular views over the loch. Culloden Battlefield and the nearby Clava Cairns are important historic sites associated with the Jacobite period and prehistoric Scotland. The Cairngorms and northern Highland landscapes provide opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching and scenic touring.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Inverness has a strong selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs, bakeries and local food producers, with Scottish seafood, venison, whisky and other Highland produce prominent alongside international cuisines. The city centre provides shopping and dining facilities, while nearby villages offer traditional inns and local businesses. Late spring through early autumn is particularly suitable for exploring Loch Ness, Culloden and the Highlands, with long daylight hours supporting outdoor activities. Autumn and winter can also be rewarding for quieter sightseeing and dramatic Highland scenery.

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