EAST TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT
269 Terminal Circle Longview, Texas 75603 ǀ (903) 643-3031
Media Release:
Date: March 18, 2025
What: Tri-Annual Emergency Exercise
When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 8:45 A.M. – Approximately 12:00 P.M.
Contact: Max Tovar, MBA – Airport Director max.tovar@co.gregg.tx.us ǀ (903) 643-3031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, all FAR Part 139
Certificated Commercial Service Airports are required to conduct a full-scale emergency
exercise every three years.
East Texas Regional Airport will conduct its Tri-Annual Emergency Exercise on Tuesday, March
18, 2025, from 8:45 A.M. to approximately 12:00 P.M.
To observe the exercise on-site, media representatives must have airport-issued press
credentials. Arrangements for credentials must be made in advance through Airport
Administration. Credentials will be issued upon sign-in at the airport fire station, beginning at
8:45 A.M.
Schedule for Media Representatives:
8:45 – 9:45 A.M.: Sign-in at the airport fire station (breakfast provided).
9:45 A.M.: Safety briefing.
10:15 A.M.: Exercise commencement.
Following the safety briefing, all participants, including media representatives, will be
prepositioned at the designated emergency site. Media representatives will be escorted to the
site and must display their provided credentials at all times.
For further information, please contact Airport Administration.