Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Dig straight through the Earth and the nearest airport to where you come out is Inia William Tuuta Memorial Airport, New Zealand.
of the world's airports sit higher than ESH.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 3,385 ft 1,032 m | 59 ft | Asphalt | Lit |
| 06 / 24 | 2,621 ft 799 m | 82 ft | Grass | – |
| 13 / 31 | 1,339 ft 408 m | 59 ft | Grass | – |
A runway is named after its compass heading divided by ten: 09 points east (090°) and 27 west (270°). L, C and R mark the left, centre and right of parallel runways.