NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk International Airport plans to relocate and expand its public plane-spotting area off Robin Hood Road, adding more parking, a children’s playground, space for food trucks and permanent restrooms, according to Airport Authority leadership.

The new site will sit just north of the current lot and will have a dedicated driveway, parking on both sides and a turnaround loop, said Mark Perryman, CEO and president of the Norfolk Airport Authority.

“We found an area where we will have a dedicated drive, parking on either side, with a loop at the end and a playground, and so the kids can get out, run around. It’s contained. There’s even going to be a stall for a food truck,” Perryman said.

Airport leaders say the upgrade is aimed at making the popular viewing spot safer and

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