Guyed tower 1256005 — Angola, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256005 — guyed tower near Angola, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256005 is a 81 m (265 ft) guyed tower near Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 16, 2012. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256005 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655170 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-3729-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 911 Wolhert St. (ATC# 280828)
- City
- Angola
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46703
- County
- Steuben County
- County FIPS
- 18151
- Coordinates
- 41.64592, -85.00589
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256005 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1256005 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 47 structures registered in Steuben County. It is roughly in line with the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 316 m, which puts the top of the structure 397 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256005, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Angola in Steuben County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.64592, -85.00589, with the site address filed as "911 Wolhert St. (ATC# 280828)". 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 Leonidas, MI · 1033151, a guyed 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 1256005 on Feb 21, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1256005?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-3729-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256005?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 397 m (1,301 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256005?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256005?
It is located near Angola, Steuben County, Indiana at 911 Wolhert St. (ATC# 280828) (41.64592, -85.00589). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 16, 2012.
What type of structure is 1256005?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1256005, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/angola-1256005 (data as of October 13, 2026).