Dig straight through the Earth and the nearest airport to where you come out is Mount Pleasant Airport / RAF Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands.
of the world's airports sit lower than RU-8499.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 11,482 ft 3,500 m | 151 ft | Concrete | 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.