Norfolk International Airport to hold ribbon cutting for new play area

Kevin Cheek

May 12, 2024 at 9:16 AM

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk International Airport has a new play area.

Located in the main lobby behind Hudson news, Kids Port is a place where children can play and burn off some energy before boarding a flight.

The play area was designed and manufactured by Rodeco, a Swiss-based play expert.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new play area will be held Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m.

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