East Texas Regional Airport (KGGG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for East Texas Regional Airport in Longview, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
East Texas Regional Airport (KGGG) is a regional airport serving Longview, TX at 365 ft. KGGG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36), longest 10,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KGGG in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGGG 130653Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02780228 $
What changed at KGGG?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KGGG
KGGG is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 365 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KGGG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 6,110 ft | ASPH-G | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 13 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 31 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 36 | 6,110 ft | ASPH-G | 7 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGGG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around East Texas Regional Airport in Longview, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KGGG is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGGG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGGG reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 60%
- 13
- 31%
- 31
- 5%
- 36
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (12:31 AM CDT)
TAF KGGG 130531Z 1306/1406 17006KT P6SM BKN250 FM131500 23006KT P6SM BKN250 FM132000 17006KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 FM140000 16006KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGGG
- IATA
- GGG
- FAA LID
- GGG
- City
- Longview
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 365 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3840, -94.7115
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- East Texas Aeromodelers - Longview R/C Flying Field , Longview, TX · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGGG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGGG reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 266 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 15.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.7 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 65.4 | 18.7 | 9.9 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 73.3 | 16.8 | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 77.4 | 15.8 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| May | 79.1 | 14.8 | 4.6 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 87.8 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 91.4 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 77.8 | 12.1 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 67.6 | 17.4 | 8.9 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGGG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for East Texas Regional Airport in Longview, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGGG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGGG?+
KGGG has 4 runways: 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGGG report its own weather?+
Yes. East Texas Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGGG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGGG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGGG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGGG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGGG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for East Texas Regional Airport (KGGG) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for East Texas Regional Airport (KGGG)
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