Southern Indiana Business Report
HUNTINGBURG – The $7.2 million Frosty Jones Terminal at the Dubois County Airport is beginning to take shape, a sign of the growth that is to come for the regional airport.
With the timber frame structure now visible from US 231, the Dubois County Airport Authority is poised to take a major step forward in what it described as a “transformative regional infrastructure project.”
The the new terminal will modernize passenger services, enhance safety and operational efficiency, and serve as a welcoming front door for general aviation, business travel, education, and public events.
Once completed, the terminal will help reinforce Huntingburg Regional Airport’s role as a vital connector for economic growth and regional prosperity across Southern Indiana, reads a press release from the Dubois County Airport Authority.
“Seeing the timber frame ascend marks a proud moment for our airport and the entire region,” said Jim Hunsicker, president of the Dubois County Airport Authority Board. “This modern terminal will enhance safety, comfort, and connectivity for our community and businesses. We thank all our funding partners, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders for making this progress possible.”
Named in honor of aviation founder and community leader Frosty Jones, the new terminal is expected to be operational in late 2025/early 2026 depending on weather and inspections.
Funding for the new terminal was received from local, state and federal sources, with the Federal Aviation Administration awarding a $3.8 million grant.
Other funding sources:
- INDOT: $187K
- Dubois County Airport Authority: $1.6M
- Dubois Co. Council: $500K
- Grow Dubois County: $40K
- Radius Indiana (RIF): $100K
- Dubois County EDIT Loan: $1M
- Uebelhor Oil/Developments: $10K
The terminal project has been more than 15 years in planning and will serve five counties and nine school corporations. It supports more than 150 high school aviation students in PVCTEC/STEM programs and serves corporate customers including Kimball International, OFS Brands, Best Chairs, Jasper Engines and MasterBrand.
Weddle Bros. is the general contractor, Woolpert is the lead design and engineering firm and Stenftenagel Group is providing daily inspections and coordination.
The press release noted that Dubois County companies make up 52% of the subcontractors and regional subcontractors 47%.
Dubois County subcontractors: Seufert Construction, Astro Security, Metal Tech Roofing, Huntingburg Machine Works, Gasser Electric, Schue Drilling, Brescher Landscaping and J.H. Rudolph & Co.
Regional subcontractors: Bartley & Perigo Masonry, Inline Painting, WB Koester, CNC Foundations and Koberstein Contracting.