Halifax County Airport

The primary reason for closure was its replacement by the larger, more modern Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (KIXA). The original airport had a relatively short runway (approximately 3,700 feet) and was becoming constrained by surrounding development. The new airport offered a longer runway (5,500 feet), modern navigation aids, and greater capacity, better serving the region's growing general and business aviation needs.

The site of the former airport has been completely redeveloped into the Halifax County Industrial Park (also known as the Becker Village Mall Industrial Park). While the faint outline of the former runway is still visible from satellite imagery, the land is now occupied by numerous commercial and industrial facilities, including a Cummins service center, a Reser's Fine Foods plant, and other businesses. The main road running through the industrial park is named 'Airport Drive' in recognition of the site's previous use.

Established around 1945, the Roanoke Rapids Municipal Airport (FAA identifier: RZZ) was the primary air hub for the city of Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County for nearly four decades. It was a vital general aviation facility, supporting private pilots, flight training, and corporate travel for the area's significant textile and paper mill industries. It featured a single paved northeast/southwest runway and a small set of hangars and administrative buildings. The airport played a crucial role in connecting the local economy to the rest of the country before it was superseded by its modern replacement.

There are no plans or prospects for reopening this airport. The land has been permanently and extensively redeveloped for industrial use, making a return to aviation functionally impossible. The community's aviation needs are fully and more effectively met by the nearby Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (KIXA), rendering the old site redundant.