Texas Southern Aviation Program Lands at Houston Spaceport

New campus boasts 20,000 square feet of hangar space and an 8,000-gallon fuel tank.

Jack Daleo

Friday, May 01, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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Houston Spaceport is the new home for Texas Southern University’s dozen Cirrus SR20s. [Credit: Texas Southern University]

Key Takeaways:

Texas Southern University (TSU) has opened a new $5.5 million aviation facility at the Houston Spaceport, providing its program with a 20,000-square-foot hangar and a fleet of training aircraft.
The new satellite campus aims to train students for diverse careers in corporate, commercial, and aerospace fields, enhancing TSU's program as one of the top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) aviation programs.
This expansion offers students direct access to flight training and classroom space, supporting TSU's goal to become a top 10 collegiate aviation program by 2030, alongside existing pilot pathway agreements with major airlines.

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The Houston Spaceport—which hosts lunar exploration activities for NASA, testing of advanced aerospace technologies, and other activities—has welcomed its newest tenant.

Texas Southern University’s aviation program is the latest to find a home at the spaceport after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. Opened in partnership with the city of Houston and Houston Airport System—which also manages George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH), William P. Hobby (KHOU), and Ellington (KEFD) airports—the satellite campus houses the university’s dozen Cirrus SR20s, acquired last year.