East Texas Regional (KGGG), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
East Texas Regional (KGGG) serves Longview, Texas as a towered, public-use airport with a 10,000-foot primary runway capable of supporting large business jets alongside a secondary 6,110-foot crosswind runway. The field handles both 100LL and Jet A fuel and logged 13,324 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 7,904 of those movements. No onsite customs service is available; the nearest customs-equipped field is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), roughly 45 nautical miles away.
Runways
East Texas Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 10,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
East Texas Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
East Texas Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 45 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
East Texas Regional recorded 7,904 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, July, August, September and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 726 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
East Texas Regional averages 27.0 days above 90°F in August and 12.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.7°F, and January the coldest, at 58.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
East Texas Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
High-intensity runway lighting on runway 13/31 is preset to medium intensity; to increase intensity, activate via CTAF. When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR approach lighting system for runway 13 via CTAF. Medium-intensity runway lighting on runway 18/36 is not available when the tower is closed.
A road obstruction 7 feet high is located 194 feet from the threshold, 474 feet right of centerline.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of runway centerline.
Birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, seasonal.
PCR VALUE: 503/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 311/F/D/X/T
Fuel is available after hours; see after-hours fuel procedures.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
East Texas Regional has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Rusk County (KRFI), 16.20 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KGGG?
East Texas Regional (KGGG) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the primary strip at 10,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, capable of handling the largest business jets operating in the region. Runway 18/36 measures 6,110 feet by 150 feet, offering a crosswind option. Both surfaces are asphalt, and the airport is towered with an attendance schedule of 0600-2100 local daily.
Does KGGG have jet fuel available?
East Texas Regional (KGGG) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. During published attendance hours of 0600-2100 daily, fuel is dispensed through standard airport operations. Outside those hours, a remark in the airport data specifically notes after-hours fuel procedures apply, meaning pilots should plan ahead if arriving late. The field is towered, which supports coordination for fuel and ramp needs during staffed hours.
Is there customs clearance available at East Texas Regional?
East Texas Regional (KGGG) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), located approximately 45 nautical miles away. Operators requiring international clearance need to route through KSHV or another customs-designated facility before or after a stop at KGGG. This distance should factor into trip planning for any flight arriving from outside the United States.
What kind of business aviation traffic does East Texas Regional see?
East Texas Regional (KGGG) recorded 7,904 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 13,324 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav volume stays fairly consistent throughout the year, ranging from around 530 operations in February to 726 in October. This steady pattern reflects a facility with reliable, evenly spread business traffic rather than sharp seasonal peaks. The airport carries an ops tier 1 classification, reflecting its status as a well-documented, frequently used field.
Are there any lighting limitations at KGGG when the tower is closed?
Yes, East Texas Regional (KGGG) has specific lighting notes tied to tower hours. The MIRL lighting on runway 18/36 is not available when the airport traffic control tower is closed. Runway 13/31 uses high-intensity runway lighting preset to medium intensity, with pilots able to increase intensity via CTAF. When the tower is closed, the MALSR approach lighting system for runway 13 must also be activated using CTAF.