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Scary Mommy 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Family Friendly US Airports

These airports ease the hassle of traveling ever so much.

by Team Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Awards

Traveling as a family is not for the faint of heart. Whether it's the lead up to or the day of anxiety, flying has gotten harder and harder, especially for those with young kids. If you're a new mom and you want to breastfeed, or have a rambunctious toddler who just HAS to run around all the time, these American airports seem built by people who get your pain.

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1. LaGuardia Airport

New York, NY

What Scary Mommy readers love about LaGuardia Airport:

  • Without question, it’s Terminal B with its family-friendly amenities, shops, and fascinating water feature that kids love
  • Cool interactive playgrounds to keep little ones entertained
  • The beautiful design thanks to recent renovations
  • The public art exhibits

2. Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, IL

What Scary Mommy readers love about Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • The Kids on the Fly children’s museum/playground
  • The variety of food options, even for young families
  • The huge Brachiosaurus model in Terminal 1, a kid favorite
  • The play space in Terminal 2’s Family Lounge
  • The garden between Terminals 2 and 3, where you can catch a quiet break

3. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle, WA

What Scary Mommy readers love about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • Nursing suites in every terminal
  • A free app for kids, called Agents of Discovery, with different missions
  • The designated play area for kids
  • Lots of kid-friendly food choices
  • The rocking chairs in the main terminal where you can watch the planes depart and land
  • Free live music every day

7. Houston Hobby Airport

Houston, TX

Photos courtesy of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Harry Reid International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, LGA Terminal C, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport/Port of Seattle