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 higher than HEGS.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 9,473 ft 2,887 m | 145 ft | Asphalt | Lit |
| 11 / 29 | 9,460 ft 2,883 m | 145 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.