Dig straight through the Earth and the nearest airport to where you come out is Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia.
of the world's airports sit lower than HECW.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L / 34R | 11,939 ft 3,639 m | 196 ft | Asphalt | Lit |
| 10 / 28 | 9,125 ft 2,781 m | 147 ft | Asphalt | Lit |
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.