Dig straight through the Earth and the nearest airport to where you come out is Invercargill Airport, New Zealand.
of the world's airports sit higher than SXL.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 3,517 ft 1,072 m | 98 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.