LEGO® Airport

Description

Built for toddlers

The set belongs to the Dacta line, which was made for nurseries and primary schools, and it uses the chunky Duplo format. With just 51 pieces, it is easy for a small child to take in. There is no need for an adult to read out instructions, and the large bricks are simple to grip and press together. That makes the airport a gentle first step into stacking, connecting and playing on the floor, where everything can be moved around freely without fuss, and nothing is too fiddly or too small to handle.

A bold, simple palette

Blue, red, yellow and white dominate the colour mix, which suits young children well because the shades are strong and easy to tell apart. It also turns the set into a quiet sorting game. Which bricks belong with the plane, which form the buildings, and which go on the base? Parents or teachers can name the colours as they play, and nothing about it needs to feel like a lesson. The bright primaries do most of the work, and the children simply get on with building.

More variety than the piece count suggests

Out of 51 pieces, 35 are different shapes, so nearly every second brick is unique. For a set this small, that is quite a lot of variety. Instead of repeating the same basic bricks, the airport offers special elements for vehicles, structures and accessories. That encourages children to invent their own stories: who is landing, what is being loaded, and who is waiting at the gate? It is a surprisingly flexible little box of play material for its size, and it keeps working long after the first build.

Reusing the bricks today

A set from 1993 usually turns up second-hand or in a family collection these days. If you have a tub of old Duplo-size bricks, the parts list on this page lets you check which pieces belong to the airport and whether anything is missing. You can also use “What can I build?” to see which other sets could be assembled from the bricks you already own, without counting everything piece by piece. That way a full toy box quickly turns back into a proper model.

FAQ

How old should a child be for this set?

It uses large Duplo-size bricks and is aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers. The manufacturer's exact age rating is printed on the original box.

How many pieces are in the set?

Airport 9163 has 51 pieces, including 35 different shapes. There are no minifigures in it.

Do the bricks fit other Duplo sets?

Yes, they belong to the Duplo system and can be combined with other Duplo bricks. With very old pieces, it is worth testing the fit yourself.