FBOs at East Texas Regional KGGG GGG

Airport security

Single-terminal regional facility screened by TSA at one checkpoint; airport law enforcement provided by Gregg County Sheriff's Department, with controlled access to the ramp and FBO areas.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: Not applicable — KGGG is not a US Customs Port of Entry and has no customs landing rights; international arrivals must divert to a designated Airport of Entry No US Customs or pre-clearance facility on field; no customs landing rights

Ground corridor

• Longview presents a moderate opportunistic property crime environment, with elevated drug-related activity and assault as the dominant risk categories
• travellers should maintain situational awareness particularly in economically stressed urban corridors between the airport and city centre. The airport sits approximately 8–9 miles south of the Longview city centre via US-259/TX-149
• no specific road closures or movement restrictions are currently in effect on these corridors. Pre-arranged vehicles from vetted transport providers are generally the most reliable option, as formal taxi services in this market are limited
• ground support teams or professional drivers arranged in advance are recommended over seeking ad-hoc transport at the terminal. The United States is subject to no embargo, travel ban, or comprehensive movement restriction
• the FCDO and Global Affairs Canada both maintain the US at their lowest overall advisory tier, and no regional advisory elevates East Texas above routine precaution.

City threat summary

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.

Country overview

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.