East Texas Regional Airport

KGGG / GGG

Longview, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
8 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGGG 042253Z 16008KT 10SM SCT050 27/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02720172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 365 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,365 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (365 ft)
Pressure Alt
313 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,841 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGGG 042340Z 0500/0524 17008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM050800 18008KT P6SM OVC015 FM051600 18010KT P6SM OVC025 FM051900 18012G19KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+8h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGG
13
31
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
7.1 kt 3.6 kt
27° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,109 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 179°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGGG

4,689 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.2%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
4.1%

East Texas Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 21% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 21%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
7.7%
E
6.9%
SE
10.5%
S
23.8%
SW
7%
W
3.5%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.2°C
Range: -8°C to 35°C
-8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,689 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

East Texas Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGGG
IATA Code: GGG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 365 ft MSL

Location

City: Longview
Country: US
Latitude: 32.383999°
Longitude: -94.711502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,109 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About East Texas Regional Airport

Overview

East Texas Regional Airport serves the Longview metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located in eastern Texas. Situated at 365 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 32.383999, -94.711502, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two substantial runways support diverse aviation operations, with the primary runway 13/31 offering an impressive 10,000-foot asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 72.6% of the time. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, averaging 16.2°C with a range from -6°C to 35°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR weather, while wind conditions are generally moderate, with a prevailing southerly wind at an average of 6.7 knots and calm periods occurring 22.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage for both 13/31 and 18/36. The primary runway 13/31 features minimal average crosswind at 4.3 knots, while runway 18/36 shows an even lower 3.3-knot average crosswind. Visibility remains strong, with an average of 9.8 statute miles and infrequent low visibility events (below 3SM occurring only 1.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southerly winds, pilots should anticipate potential approaches on the south-facing runways. The extensive 10,000-foot primary runway provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Minimal fog (1% occurrence) and consistently good visibility make this airport relatively predictable for instrument and visual approaches.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.