Private jet charter from Inverness Airport
Inverness is about nine miles north-east of the city and is run by Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL). It is open 06:15-22:45 local every day with a 1,888-metre main runway. Every flight needs prior permission and a handling agent: business jets use Signature's Business Aviation Centre, which has on-site customs and immigration, or PrimeFlight Executive (formerly the Highland Jet Centre).
- Longest runway
- 1,888 m
- Codes
- INV · EGPE
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Did you knowInverness's air links began on 8 May 1933, when Captain EE Fresson flew from the town's Longman airfield to Kirkwall. On 29 May 1934 the Inverness to Orkney route began the UK's first internal airmail service. Highlands and Islands Airports: Airport history
One of six airports in our Scotland guide.
Charter a private jet from Inverness Airport
Inverness Airport is about nine miles north-east of the city, roughly 20 minutes by taxi (airport figures), and its 1,888 m main runway takes business jets. Every flight needs prior permission and a handler, and jets use Signature's Business Aviation Centre or PrimeFlight Executive. The airport is open 06:15–22:45 local every day and is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours scheme, so departures have to fit those hours.
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What the private terminal is like at Inverness
Signature operates the Business Aviation Centre, with passenger lounge and on-site customs and immigration. PrimeFlight Executive has its own lounge and provides courtesy transport to and from the terminal building.
Signature Flight Support
The Business Aviation Centre. On-site customs and immigration, passenger and crew lounges, crew sleep room, showers, catering, and a courtesy shuttle to and from the main terminal. Hours 06:30-22:00 local Monday to Saturday, 06:30-20:45 Sunday, call-out on request.
PrimeFlight Executive (formerly the Highland Jet Centre)
Lounge with Wi-Fi, kitchen and shower, full range of ground handling equipment, and courtesy transport to and from the terminal building. Hours to customer requirements. Skytanking UK, a PrimeFlight subsidiary, bought the Dalcross Group including the Highland Jet Centre in October 2023, and the company was renamed PrimeFlight Executive Ltd in July 2025. HIAL's general aviation page still lists it as the Highland Jet Centre.
Customs at Inverness, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- Inverness is strictly PPR. The operator arranges permission with the airport, at least 24 hours before an international arrival or 2 hours before a domestic one, together with the mandatory ground handling.
- Customs and immigration are by arrangement. The UK AIP asks for 6 hours' notice for flights from the EU and may mean 24 hours for flights from elsewhere, so the operator books them well in advance.
- With Signature, you go through its Business Aviation Centre, which has customs and immigration on site.
- International flights have to fit inside the airport's hours (06:15–22:45 local), since Inverness is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours scheme.
Which private jets can use Inverness?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
Handling is mandatory for every flight. Runway 05/23 is 1,888 m, but the landing distance on runway 05 and the take-off run on runway 23 are both 1,822 m. Fire cover is Category 6, with Category 7 accepted under remission. Departures are not permitted when the runway visual range is below 550 m unless the operator holds lower approved minima, and the short 701 m runway 11/29 is not used at night.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes, though the longest-legged types need a performance check |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Some types (6 of 8); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Some types (2 of 5); others with less fuel or fewer passengers |
Worth knowing before you fly
- HIAL calls Inverness the capital of, and the gateway to, the Highlands, and points visitors to Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and Inverness Castle. The city centre is about 20 minutes by taxi (airport figure).
- Business jets use one of two handlers: Signature's Business Aviation Centre, which has customs and immigration on site, or PrimeFlight Executive, the former Highland Jet Centre, which runs its own lounge. HIAL's website still uses the old Highland Jet Centre name.
- Inverness is not part of HIAL's out-of-hours scheme, so flights have to fit the published hours (06:15-22:45 local in the AIP). For a flight from abroad, the operator must have permission at least 24 hours before arrival.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The aerodrome, air traffic control and AIS briefing are listed as 06:15-22:45 local every day in the UK AIP (0615-2245 UTC in winter, 0515-2145 UTC in summer). HIAL's own website shows airfield hours of 06:30-21:45 and tells pilots to refer to the AIP and NOTAMs. Inverness is excluded from HIAL's out-of-hours scheme. Fuel: Northair Mon-Fri 06:00-19:00 and Sat-Sun 06:00-21:00 local, out of hours through the handling agent; World of Fuels (Jet A-1) 06:00-22:00 local. Signature's FBO hours are 06:30-22:00 local Monday to Saturday and 06:30-20:45 on Sunday, with call-out on request. PrimeFlight Executive works to customer requirements. |
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| Prior permission | The aerodrome is strictly PPR. Requests go to Inverness Apron Operations: domestic flights at least 2 hours before scheduled arrival, international flights at least 24 hours before. All operators, including executive and private general aviation, must also arrange ground handling with a handling agent in advance. HIAL also offers an online PPR form. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are by arrangement (UK AIP). The AIP asks for 6 hours' notice for EU flights; its entry for other flights reads 'H24'. Signature advertises on-site customs and immigration at its Business Aviation Centre. |
| Noise and night restrictions | The AIP lists no noise abatement procedures for Inverness. Circuit training by aircraft of 5,700 kg or more is limited to set daytime hours. |
| Aircraft parking | Parking is restricted: the AIP asks for all aircraft to be left in a towable condition wherever practicable. There is no hangar space for visiting aircraft (AIP). Push-back is not available, so aircraft are marshalled on and off stand. |
| De-icing | The AIP lists full aircraft de-icing capability. Signature and Skytanking (PrimeFlight) both list de-icing among their services. |
| Other restrictions | Ground handling is mandatory for all flights, regardless of weight. Departures are not permitted when the runway visual range is below 550 m, unless the operator holds lower authorised take-off minima. Runway 11/29 is not available at night. Aircraft over 40,000 kg MCTOM are asked to make 180-degree turns on the concrete section of runway 05/23. The taxiway between the south apron and the runway 11 threshold is limited to wingspans under 36 m. All aircraft must carry third-party liability insurance. Inverness is close to RAF Lossiemouth and the Tain range, so IFR flights may get extended vectoring. |
Runways
| 05/23 | 1,888 m, asphalt (grooved) |
|---|---|
| 11/29 | 701 m, asphalt |
By road
| Inverness | About nine miles north-east of the city (airport figure); about 20 minutes to the city centre by taxi (airport figure). Access to the A96 via Inverness Airport Way. |
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Airports near Inverness
Wick John O'Groats
Oban
More airport guides nearby: Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Newcastle International Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Inverness Airport?
Yes. Signature operates the Business Aviation Centre, with passenger lounge and on-site customs and immigration. PrimeFlight Executive has its own lounge and provides courtesy transport to and from the terminal building.
What are Inverness Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The aerodrome, air traffic control and AIS briefing are listed as 06:15-22:45 local every day in the UK AIP (0615-2245 UTC in winter, 0515-2145 UTC in summer). HIAL's own website shows airfield hours of 06:30-21:45 and tells pilots to refer to the AIP and NOTAMs. Inverness is excluded from HIAL's out-of-hours scheme. Fuel: Northair Mon-Fri 06:00-19:00 and Sat-Sun 06:00-21:00 local, out of hours through the handling agent; World of Fuels (Jet A-1) 06:00-22:00 local. Signature's FBO hours are 06:30-22:00 local Monday to Saturday and 06:30-20:45 on Sunday, with call-out on request. PrimeFlight Executive works to customer requirements.
Can I clear customs at Inverness Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are by arrangement (UK AIP). The AIP asks for 6 hours' notice for EU flights; its entry for other flights reads 'H24'. Signature advertises on-site customs and immigration at its Business Aviation Centre.
What size of private jet can use Inverness?
The longest runway is 1,888 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize and heavy jet type is within it; some ultra long range and VIP airliner types fit, others only with less fuel or fewer passengers. Handling is mandatory for every flight. Runway 05/23 is 1,888 m, but the landing distance on runway 05 and the take-off run on runway 23 are both 1,822 m. Fire cover is Category 6, with Category 7 accepted under remission. Departures are not permitted when the runway visual range is below 550 m unless the operator holds lower approved minima, and the short 701 m runway 11/29 is not used at night. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
How long is a private flight from Inverness to Geneva?
About 2 hours 20 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Inverness to Nice?
About 2 hours 45 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Inverness with my dog or cat?
Not from abroad: Inverness is not on the government's approved list for pets arriving on charter flights, so we plan an approved airport nearby instead. Pets flying within Great Britain, or from Ireland, don't need an approved route. Our guide to flying with pets has the details.
What are the fees for a private jet at Inverness?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight from Inverness?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the UK AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aurora.nats.co.uk, hial.co.uk, signatureaviation.com, primeflight.com, skytanking.com, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, highlandaviation.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
