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Athletic & Human
Performance Air Dome

Quick
Facts

120,000
Square Feet Inside
8
Stories High
1,500
Seats
200
Meter Track

Propelling Forward

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s Athletic and Human Performance Air Dome will propel our athletics and human performance programs forward while it supports health and wellbeing and marks Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ as a leader in innovative, applied education. The project will create a premier indoor track and field facility, suitable for hosting major regional and national meets, as well as a variety of other spaces for athletics, academics, and recreation. The Air Dome will serve not only Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ but also Longview and all of East Texas, creating an attractive and flexible venue for sports competitions and other large events.

Construction Updates

4 June, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

21 May, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

23 April, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

9 April, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

12 March, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

26 February, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

12 February, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

29 January, 2026

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

September-December, 2025
18 December, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

26 November, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

20 November, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

6 November, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

23 October, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

25 September, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

15 September, 2025

11 September, 2025

Transet construction progress report - includes photos, statistics, milestones, and upcoming activity plans.

9 September, 2025

6 September, 2025


Air Dome - External Render Air Dome - External Render
The air dome project displays Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s commitment to whole-person education and Athletics as an integral component of university life and learning.
quote markThe Air Dome will be a unique - and uniquely Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ - solution to a need on our campus and in our community. Following R.G.'s love for domes, this facility will not only become a truly premier sports destination but also a venue for wellness, academics, and hospitality to our community. This investment will create new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, and it will welcome visitors from around our region. ”
Steven Mason photo
Steven D. Mason, Ph.D.
President of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Creating Premier Lab Experiences

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Health
Support student and employee wellness. Extend recreation and intramural options.
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Labs
Grow Kinesiology and Biomedical Engineering program space. Build athletics facilities as "Labs for living" to deepen crucial skills.
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Competition
Create national-championship-quality track and facilities. Enhance Yellow Jacket Athletics performance and recruiting.
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Community
Promote community recreation through indoor pickleball, tennis, and track facilities. Serve local athletes and families.
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Revenue
Attract regional sports tournaments to Longview. Host trade shows and other events, supporting local economy.
Airdome - Internal Render
Airdome - Internal Render
Giving Opportunities
Recognition Opportunities
Recognition OpportunityMinimum Gift
Premier Laboratory$2,000,000
Endowed Chair$1,000,000
Endowed Professorship$750,000
Focused Laboratory$500,000
Laboratory$250,000
Endowed Annual Lecture Series$100,000
Conference Room or Faculty Hub$50,000
Faculty or Staff Office$25,000
Endowed Student Scholarship$25,000

If you would like a development team member to contact you about recognition opportunities, please email development@letu.edu

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