Peters Airport

Economic reasons, specifically urban sprawl and land value. Following the death of the owner, the valuable land, located along the busy US Route 22 corridor in a growing suburban area, was sold to developers. The property was significantly more valuable for residential and commercial use than for continuing operations as a small general aviation airport.

The site has been completely redeveloped and no longer bears any resemblance to an airport. The land is now occupied by a large residential housing development known as 'The Hills at Whitehouse Station' and a commercial center at the intersection of US Route 22 and Readington Road, which includes a QuickChek, a bank, and other retail establishments. As a nod to its aviation past, some streets within the housing development were given aviation-themed names like 'Lindbergh Lane' and 'Earhart Way'.

Peters Airport was a classic, privately owned, public-use general aviation airport established circa 1946 by George Peters. For over 50 years, it served as a vital hub for the local aviation community in Hunterdon County. It featured a single asphalt runway (approximately 2,600 feet long) and grass parking areas. Operations included flight training, aircraft rental, maintenance services, and a base for private pilots. It was a typical post-WWII airfield that fostered a love of flying for generations, contributing to the rich aviation history of central New Jersey alongside the nearby Solberg-Hunterdon Airport.

Zero. The land has been fully and permanently redeveloped for dense residential and commercial use. There is no physical space remaining for a runway or any airport facilities, making a reopening physically and logistically impossible.