Tower 1040486 — Angola, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040486 — tower (type not specified) near Angola, Indiana. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040486 is a 94 m (309 ft) tower near Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 5, 1989. It is registered to Swick Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040486 |
| Unique system identifier | 604040 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 5, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Aug 16, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AGL-426-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Swick Broadcasting Corporation
Angola, IN · FRN 0017626896
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2655 NORTH SR 127
- City
- Angola
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46703
- County
- Steuben County
- County FIPS
- 18151
- Coordinates
- 41.68083, -85.00139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040486 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1040486 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 47 structures registered in Steuben County. It is about 26% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 334 m, which puts the top of the structure 428 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040486, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Angola in Steuben County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.68083, -85.00139, with the site address filed as "2655 NORTH SR 127". Steuben County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 38 of them are marked constructed. Indiana as a whole has 5,032 registrations, the 15th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Hicksville, OH · 1223911, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1040486 on Aug 16, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1040486?
The FCC record lists Swick Broadcasting Corporation of Angola, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017626896. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AGL-426-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040486?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 428 m (1,404 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040486?
The registered owner is Swick Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040486?
It is located near Angola, Steuben County, Indiana at 2655 NORTH SR 127 (41.68083, -85.00139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 5, 1989.
What type of structure is 1040486?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Steuben County, IN?
Steuben County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 35th-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1040486, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/angola-1040486 (data as of October 13, 2026).