Timber Frame Rising at Frosty Jones Terminal – Major Milestone for Huntingburg Regional Airport

The Dubois County Airport Authority is proud to announce a key construction milestone at the Frosty Jones Terminal Building: the timber frame structure is now rising out of the ground and visible from U.S. 231, marking a major step forward for this transformative regional infrastructure project.

Named in honor of aviation founder and community leader Frosty Jones, 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.

Key Partners and Supporters

This milestone reflects strong collaboration among local, state, federal, and private-sector stakeholders:

FAA Chicago Airport District Office (ADO)
INDOT Aviation Section
Dubois County Council
Grow Dubois County
Huntingburg Electric Utility
St. Henry Water Corp
Radius Indiana
Uebelhor Oil & Developments

Design & Construction Leadership

Woolpert – Lead design and engineering firm for terminal planning, architecture, and site work
Stenftenagel Group – Owner's representative providing daily site inspection and coordination
Weddle Bros. – General contractor overseeing construction

Dubois County Subcontractors (52% share):
Seufert Construction, Astro Security, Metal Tech Roofing, Huntingburg Machine Works, Gasser Electric, Schue Drilling, Brescher Landscaping, J.H. Rudolph & Co.

Regional Subcontractors (47% share):
Bartley & Perigo Masonry, Inline Painting, WB Koester, CNC Foundations, Koberstein Contracting

Statement from the 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.”

Next Steps & Timeline

Summer 2025 – Roof installation by Metal Tech Roofing; enclosure by Seufert Construction
Interior Systems – Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) by Huntingburg Machine Works, Gasser Electric, and Schue Drilling (geothermal)
Fall 2025 – Exterior final paving (J.H. Rudolph) and landscaping (Brescher Landscaping)
Winter 2025/2026 – Final inspections with FAA-ADO and INDOT Aviation
Projected Opening – Late 2025 to early 2026, weather and inspections permitting