---
type: Airport Family Guide
title: "Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR) with Kids: Every Family Facility, Mapped"
description: MYR has nursing rooms before and after security, a Mamava suite and a Quiet Room, but no published play area. Verified Oct 2026.
resource: https://www.velivolotravel.com/family-airport-guide/myrtle-beach-international-airport-myr
tags: [airport, family, travel, MYR, us-south]
timestamp: 2026-10-30
---

# Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR) with Kids: Every Family Facility, Mapped

**Short answer:** Myrtle Beach International Airport has two Nursing Mothers' Rooms, a Mamava Lactation Suite in baggage claim and a Quiet Room for travellers who need calm. It publishes no children's play area, family restroom, family security lane, stroller rental or family lounge, and does not say where its baby changing tables are.

**Velivolo family score:** 4.5/10 (Fair)

MYR is a compact single-terminal beach airport. Its strengths are nursing space, with rooms in Terminal A, Concourse B and a Mamava suite in baggage claim, and a dedicated Quiet Room in baggage claim. It publishes no play area or family restrooms, so pack entertainment for delays.

## Quick facts

- MYR's Quiet Room, Room 171 in baggage claim, was built for passengers with special needs and is now open to everyone.
- The Mamava Lactation Suite in baggage claim unlocks with the Mamava app.
- MYR's TSA checkpoint opens daily at 4:00 a.m.
- MYR's 2025 restroom renovation added adult changing tables in Concourses A and B.
- MYR says most TSA PreCheck passengers wait five minutes or less.

## Facility matrix

| Facility | Status | Terminals | Security side | Hours | Age limit | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's play area | unconfirmed | n/a | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |
| Nursing room / lactation pod | available | Terminal A, Concourse B, Baggage Claim | both | Not published | n/a | free |
| Family / companion care restroom | unconfirmed | n/a | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |
| Baby changing table | unconfirmed | Concourses A and B | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |
| Sensory room | available | Baggage Claim (Room 171) | pre-security | Not published | All ages | free |
| Family security lane | unconfirmed | n/a | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |
| Stroller rental | unconfirmed | n/a | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |
| Dedicated family lounge | unconfirmed | n/a | unknown | n/a | n/a | unknown |

## Nursing rooms

| Name | Location | Security side | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Mothers' Room, Terminal A | Terminal A · Across from Pizza Hyena | unknown | Walk in. MYR's 2025 restroom renovation describes its private mother's rooms as having comfortable seating, outlets and sinks. | https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/ |
| Nursing Mothers' Room, Concourse B | Concourse B · Concourse B · Across from Gates B5 and B6 | post-security | Walk in. MYR says its private mother's rooms have comfortable seating, outlets and sinks. | https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/ |
| Mamava Lactation Suite, Baggage Claim | Baggage Claim · Between Doors 5 and 6 | pre-security | Unlock it with the free Mamava mobile app, or call the airport communications center for access. | https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/accessibility/ |

## Family restrooms

| Name | Location | Security side | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renovated restrooms with adult changing tables, Concourses A and B | Concourses A and B | unknown | Adult changing table | https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/media/news/myr-unveils-renovated-restrooms-with-expanded-amenities-as-terminal-improvements-continue/ |

## Sensory rooms

| Name | Location | Security side | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYR Quiet Room (Room 171) | Baggage Claim · Room 171 | pre-security | Designed for passengers with special needs to de-stress; Now open to any traveller who needs a place to relax and recharge; Not intended for sleeping; Praised by the Champion Autism Network | https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/quiet-room/ |

## Security with children

- **Family lane:** MYR publishes no family lane. Its checkpoint is open daily from 4:00 a.m. until check-in closes for the last departing flight; on a delayed evening flight, confirm the closing time with airline staff.
- **Strollers and car seats:** TSA rules apply: strollers, umbrella strollers, baby carriers, car and booster seats go through the X-ray. Take your child out and carry them through the walk-through metal detector.
- **Formula, milk and baby food:** MYR says medications, baby formula, food, breast milk and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities over 3.4 ounces, do not need to go in the zip-top bag, and must be declared for inspection. TSA adds that ice packs used to cool formula or breast milk are allowed.
- **Shoes:** Children 12 and under can leave their shoes, light jackets and headwear on during screening. If your child goes through the body scanner, light jackets must come off and go on the X-ray belt.
- **PreCheck:** MYR offers TSA PreCheck screening; enrolment is through TSA. MYR's security page relays TSA's advice to arrive 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international flights.
- Source: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children

## Getting between terminals

MYR is a single terminal of about 395,000 square feet. Past the TSA checkpoint are Concourses A and B. Baggage claim is on the lower level, with the Mamava suite between Doors 5 and 6 and the Quiet Room (Room 171) nearby. The Rental Car Center is across from the main terminal near the baggage claim exits.
- Source: https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/

## Layover plans

### 1 to 2 hours — Departing a beach trip: security, then feed near the B gates

1. Arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight, as MYR's security page advises.
2. Clear the TSA checkpoint; children 12 and under keep their shoes on.
3. Feed in the Concourse B Nursing Mothers' Room across from Gates B5 and B6.

### 3 to 5 hours — Delayed flight: plan your own entertainment

1. MYR publishes no play area, so pack activities.
2. Grab food from Chick-fil-A, Steak 'n Shake or Pavilion Bar & Grill.
3. If your child needs calm, ask an Airport Ambassador about the Quiet Room.

### Arrival — Arriving with a baby: feed and decompress in baggage claim

1. Use the Mamava suite between Doors 5 and 6 in baggage claim.
2. Take a break in the Quiet Room, Room 171, if the trip was overwhelming.
3. The Rental Car Center is across from the terminal near the baggage claim exits.

## Your rights

- **Lactation:** The FAM Act requires medium and large hub airports to provide a lactation area past security in each terminal. FAA passenger boarding data for calendar year 2025 classifies MYR as a small hub. Since fiscal year 2023, the requirement (49 U.S.C. 47107(w)) also covers small hubs that have held that status for three consecutive years, as a condition of federal airport grants. MYR provides nursing space: two Nursing Mothers' Rooms and a Mamava suite, before and after security.
- **Changing tables:** MYR's renovated restrooms in Concourses A and B include adult changing tables for caregivers; the airport does not publish where baby changing tables are, so ask staff if you cannot find one.
- **Liquids:** TSA allows formula, breast milk and baby food in quantities over 3.4 ounces (100 ml) in carry-on. Tell the officer at the start of screening and take them out to be screened separately. Ice packs to keep them cool are allowed.
- **Boarding:** Priority boarding for families is set by your airline rather than by the airport, so check your carrier's policy.
- **If it is missing:** Ask an Airport Ambassador, or call the information desk at 843-448-1589. For the Quiet Room, call (843) 839-7372.
- Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2638

## FAQ

### Does Myrtle Beach airport have a kids play area?

MYR does not publish one. Its terminal information, accessibility and Quiet Room pages make no mention of a children's play area, so we have marked it unconfirmed rather than absent. Plan to bring your own activities for the wait. MYR lists a Hudson News on the second floor of Concourses A and B if you want to pick up a book for the wait. If your child needs a calmer space, the Quiet Room in baggage claim is open to all travellers.

### Where are the nursing rooms at MYR?

MYR lists three private nursing spaces. There is a Nursing Mothers' Room in Terminal A across from Pizza Hyena and another in Concourse B across from Gates B5 and B6, and MYR describes its mother's rooms as having comfortable seating, outlets and sinks. There is also a Mamava Lactation Suite in baggage claim between Doors 5 and 6, which you unlock with the Mamava app or by calling the airport communications center. MYR says it offers private nursing spaces both before and after security.

### Does MYR have a sensory or quiet room?

Yes. MYR's Quiet Room, Room 171 in the Baggage Claim area, was designed for passengers with special needs to de-stress and is now open to any traveller who needs a place to relax and recharge. It is not intended for sleeping. The Champion Autism Network has praised it. To find it, head toward Baggage Claim from arrivals and look for Room 171, or call (843) 839-7372 or ask an Airport Ambassador for help. MYR does not publish opening hours. Baggage claim is on the lower level of the terminal.

### Are there family restrooms at Myrtle Beach airport?

MYR does not mention family or companion restrooms. It lists accessible restrooms on levels 1 and 2 of the terminal and in the car rental building. Its 2025 restroom renovation in Concourses A and B added touchless fixtures, more space and adult changing tables for caregivers of passengers with special needs. MYR does not say where baby changing tables are, so if you need one, ask an Airport Ambassador or use one of the nursing rooms as a quieter alternative.

### What time does security open at MYR?

MYR's TSA checkpoint opens daily at 4:00 a.m. and stays open until check-in closes for the last departing flight. If your evening flight is delayed, confirm the closing time with airline staff. MYR's security page passes on TSA's advice to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights, and says most TSA PreCheck passengers wait five minutes or less. PreCheck enrolment is handled by TSA, so apply well before your trip if you want the faster lane.

### Can I bring formula and breast milk through security at Myrtle Beach?

Yes. MYR says medications, baby formula, food, breast milk and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities over 3.4 ounces and do not need to go in the zip-top bag, but you must declare them for inspection at the checkpoint. TSA adds that ice packs and gel packs used to keep formula or breast milk cool are allowed in carry-on bags. Tell the officer at the start of screening and take these items out so they can be screened separately. Pack these items where you can reach them quickly.

### How do I get a stroller through security at MYR?

TSA rules apply. Strollers, umbrella strollers, baby carriers, car and booster seats and backpacks go through the X-ray machine. Take your child out of the stroller and carry them through the walk-through metal detector. Children 12 and under can keep their shoes, light jackets and headwear on. If your child goes through the body scanner, light jackets must come off and go on the X-ray belt. MYR publishes no stroller rental and no stroller policy of its own, so check gate-check rules with your airline, and allow a little extra time on busy summer weekends. Bring your own stroller if your child needs one.

### Is there a family security lane at Myrtle Beach airport?

MYR's TSA and security page does not mention a family lane, so we have marked it unconfirmed. MYR says most PreCheck passengers wait five minutes or less. If you are travelling with a child who has a disability or medical condition, TSA's passenger support services can help, and MYR's Quiet Room in baggage claim was built with passengers with special needs in mind. Ask staff if you need extra help.

### Where can we eat with kids at MYR?

MYR's dining page lists Chick-fil-A, Steak 'n Shake, Pizza Hyena, Subway, Starbucks, Nacho Hippo Cantina Maxima and Pavilion Bar & Grill, among others. It does not publish kids' menus, high chairs or exact locations, so check the terminal map. Pizza Hyena is a handy landmark because the Terminal A Nursing Mothers' Room is directly across from it. For quick, familiar food before a flight, Chick-fil-A and Steak 'n Shake are the obvious picks for most kids. MYR does not publish bottle-warming help at any outlet.

## Related airports

- [Charleston (CHS)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/charleston-international-airport-chs.md) — The nearest larger coastal airport, a short drive down the coast.
- [Charlotte (CLT)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-clt.md) — The hub many MYR flights connect through.
- [Atlanta (ATL)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-atl.md) — Another common connection for Myrtle Beach families.
- [Raleigh (RDU)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/raleigh-durham-international-airport-rdu.md) — A Carolinas alternative with more routes.

## Sources

- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: Terminal information (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/) — Nursing Mothers' Rooms, Mamava suite and terminal layout
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: Accessibility (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/accessibility/) — Quiet Room, Mamava access, accessible restrooms, information desk
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: Quiet Room (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/quiet-room/) — Quiet Room location, purpose and contact
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: Renovated restrooms with expanded amenities (2025)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/media/news/myr-unveils-renovated-restrooms-with-expanded-amenities-as-terminal-improvements-continue/) — Adult changing tables and mother's rooms, Concourses A and B
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: TSA and airport security (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/flight-information/tsa-security/) — Checkpoint hours, PreCheck waits, formula and breast milk
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: Dining and shopping (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/dining-shopping/) — Restaurant list
- [TSA: Traveling with children (2026)](https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures/traveling-children) — Screening rules for strollers, shoes, formula and breast milk
- [FAA: Passenger boarding (enplanement) data, CY 2025 (2026)](https://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger) — Hub classification: MYR is a small hub (CY 2025 rank 81)
- [Myrtle Beach International Airport: FAQs (2026)](https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/information/frequently-asked-questions/) — Hudson News on the second floor of Concourses A and B

**Last checked:** 2026-10-30