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 HEIS.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 10,555 ft 3,217 m | 148 ft | Asphalt | – |
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.