Traveling With Kids

Kids Play Area

We’ve designed the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) play area with the whole family in mind—a vibrant space where little travelers can burn off energy. Everything you need is conveniently nearby: a private nursing room, family restroom, washup station, dedicated eating area—all situated near airport restaurants and shops. Settle into our spacious seating, charge your devices and spread out as much as you need.

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Conveniently located at the start of PIT’s Concourse C

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A “custom runway” invites little travelers to run, jump and get the wiggles out before their journey

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An interactive scavenger hunt lines the walls to spark curiosity and exploration

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Movement chairs designed to promote play through balance and coordination

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Interactive art installations that encourage physical movement from toddlers to adults

Developed in collaboration with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh with support from Airport Dimensions.
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Luggage Carts

Families traveling with strollers, car seats and extra bags can use SmarteCarte luggage carts, available at 10 convenient locations throughout the airport for a smoother travel experience.
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Nursing Rooms

Parents traveling through PIT have access to clean and welcoming spaces where they can more easily care for young children. The Nursing Rooms feature comfortable seating, a washup station and a changing table, and can be found on every floor of the pre-security terminal and every concourse in the post-security terminal.
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Accessible, Adult and Family Restrooms

All restroom locations offer wheelchair accessible stalls. With convenient locations throughout the PIT campus, we also provide family assistance restrooms, including several with an adult changing table and an adjustable-height sink to support traveler needs.
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Sensory Room – Presley’s Place

Air travel is stressful, and it can be especially difficult for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Presley’s Place, located in PIT’s Concourse A just past Gate A7, offers a calming respite for travelers with sensory sensitivities and their families to decompress before getting on a plane or even after landing. Additionally, sensory bags are available at the PIT Information Desks, both pre- and post-security.

With help from community and industry partners, key features of Presley’s Place include:

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Private, soundproof spaces
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Adjustable lighting
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A sensory-friendly restroom with adult changing station and adjustable sink
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Various calming activities
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Comfortable seating
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Realistic Plane Experience

The realistic plane experience inside Presley’s Place includes seats, window scenes and more to simulate what it is like to board a plane. We have our sponsors American Airlines and Magee Plastics to thank for this wonderful experience.
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PIT PAWS

Pups Alleviating Worry and Stress (PIT PAWS)—PIT’s Dog Therapy Program—allows passengers to interact with friendly, trained and certified therapy dogs to help relieve stress and provide a few minutes of relaxation before flying. Reach out to the team at [email protected] for additional information and notice about when they will be on site.

FAQs

Is security screening different for children?
Check the Transportation Security Administration’s website (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children) for current information about their screening procedures for children and related items such as strollers, car seats, formula and breast milk.

Travelers can also call the TSA Cares helpline (855-787-2227) to answer questions regarding screening policies and procedures and what to anticipate with your child at the security checkpoint. If you’re already at the airport, you can ask for a TSA passenger support specialist.