2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I arrived 45 minutes before my flight and still had 35 minutes to sit and wait to board.”
Niki Nagle5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / GGG
Medium airport · GGG
East Texas Regional Airport.
Longview, Texas · 365 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
262 ratings
2
Operators based
365
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Longview, TexasELEV 365 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
262
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
365
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Longview, Texas, East Texas Regional Airport (KGGG / GGG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 365 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Stebbins Aviation Inc. and Xpress Charter Services, Inc are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR, 35 nm), Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV, 45 nm), and Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD, 54 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, GGG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GGG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Longview.
1 FBO serves KGGG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
KRS Jet Center Longview
Your FBO? Claim it, freeKRS Jet Center is an efficient and economical destination on your next flight. With some of the lowest fuel prices in the region, unbeatable service and zero airspace congestion, KRS will have you fueled and on your way in no time. If this is your final destination, we hangar aircraft up to a GV while our ramp will support over 200,000 lbs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:30-21:00 (full service); self-serve fuel 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking is free, in the large, well-lit lot.”
Ann Nix5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for East Texas Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGGG
IATA
GGG
FAA / Local
GGG
Elevation
365 ft
Coordinates
32.3840° N · 94.7115° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 365 ft, GGG sits lower than 71% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 13/3110,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/366,110 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
GGG's 10,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmTYRTyler Pounds Regional AirportTyler
- 45nmSHVShreveport Regional AirportShreveport
- 54nmBADBarksdale Air Force BaseBossier City
- 67nmK76FVan Zandt County Regional AirportWills Point
- 69nmLFKAngelina County AirportLufkin
- 74nmTXKTexarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field)Texarkana
Location
Open the full mapKGGG · East Texas Regional Airport · Longview, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GGG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 167 nm | 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 200 nm | 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 457 nm | 1h 28m |
| Denver (DEN) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 735 nm | 2h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 836 nm | 2h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GGG?
- East Texas Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GGG?
- East Texas Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GGG?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list East Texas Regional Airport as a home base, including Stebbins Aviation Inc., Xpress Charter Services, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at East Texas Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves GGG: KRS Jet Center Longview. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to GGG?
- The closest alternate is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR), about 35 nm away, followed by Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GGG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 52m (200 nm), Nashville about 1h 28m (457 nm), Denver about 1h 56m (659 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.