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 LGEL.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 8,985 ft 2,739 m | 131 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.