Hadley Field facts for kids
Hadley Field was an important early airport located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. It played a big role in the beginning of airmail service in the United States. This airport opened in 1924 and was a key spot for planes carrying mail across the country.
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Hadley Field: An Early Airport
Hadley Field was one of the first airports in the United States. It was located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The airport started operating in 1924. It quickly became famous for its role in airmail.
Airmail Service Takes Flight
Imagine sending a letter across the country in just a day! Before airplanes, this was impossible. Hadley Field was a central hub for the nation's early airmail service. Pilots would land and take off from here, carrying important letters and packages. This made communication much faster for people all over the country.
The Airport's Short History
Hadley Field was open for only a few years. It closed in 1928 when a bigger and more modern airport, Newark Metropolitan Airport, opened nearby. Newark Airport could handle more planes and passengers, making Hadley Field less necessary.
What is There Now?
Today, the land where Hadley Field once stood looks very different. It has been redeveloped into a strip mall. This means that where airplanes once landed, you can now find stores and businesses. National Realty and Development Corp. currently owns the site. It's a great example of how land use can change over time.
See also
- Aviation in the New York metropolitan area
- List of airports in New Jersey
External links
- Night Airmail's first
- Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields – Hadley Field
- Speech of Vice President Nixon on Hadley Field
