CNN – Most people who arrive early for their flight will read a book, surf the web or take a nap to pass the time. A man traveling through an Oregon airport took wasting time in the terminal to a whole new level. 

The man was caught playing a video game on a directory monitor at Portland International Airport at 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 16.

“I couldn’t believe it. You’ve got all these monitors there and he’s playing a video game,” said Stefan Dietz, who captured the moment and posted on twitter. The gamer even appeared to be talking on a headset to other players, Dietz told CNN.

The screen usually displays a map of the airport, intended to help travelers locate restaurants and restrooms. But, the gamer plugged in his PlayStation 4 and began to play Apex Legends, a popular battle royale style game.

When airport officials approached the passenger, they asked him to unplug the gaming console from the monitor.

“He politely asked personnel if he may finish his game,” airport spokeswoman Kama Simonds said.

Officials said no, so the traveler complied. 

“We would love travelers to plug into our power outlets, but just ask that they don’t plug into anything else,” Simonds said.

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