The two dozen or so Cornell Elementary School third- and fourth-graders who toured Pittsburgh International Airport’s airside terminal Wednesday morning got to work off a little energy at its newest feature, a redesigned children’s play area. The brightly colored, airy space on Concourse C, a few steps away from the center core restaurants and stores, has been transformed in recent months into the Kids Play Area, a comfortable and inclusive place where children under age 10 and their parents can spend time before flying. It replaces the previous Kids Port, which Pittsburgh International Airport debuted in 1983. The new Kids Play Area is about 30% bigger and closer to the center core than the previous space.
And that’s just the way it’s designed, said Siri Betts-Sonstegard, SVP of experience and design at the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
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Originally published: February 11, 2026
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