Tower 1226041 — Bluffton, IN
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226041 — tower (type not specified) near Bluffton, 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 1226041 is a 91 m (299 ft) tower near Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 2000. It is registered to GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226041 |
| Unique system identifier | 2623848 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Oct 9, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-6921-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
GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003577608
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 644 N. Main Street
- City
- Bluffton
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46714
- County
- Wells County
- County FIPS
- 18179
- Coordinates
- 40.74544, -85.17269
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1226041 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1226041 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 29 structures registered in Wells County. It is about 22% 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 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 87 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 245 m, which puts the top of the structure 336 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226041, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bluffton in Wells County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.74544, -85.17269, with the site address filed as "644 N. Main Street". Wells County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 71st-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 20 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 Fort Wayne, IN · 1027622, a tower at 256 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1226041 on Oct 9, 2003. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 84 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1226041?
The FCC record lists GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003577608. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-6921-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 1226041?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (299 ft), and 336 m (1,103 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226041?
The registered owner is GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226041?
It is located near Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana at 644 N. Main Street (40.74544, -85.17269). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jun 1, 2000.
What type of structure is 1226041?
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 Wells County, IN?
Wells County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 71st-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 1226041, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/bluffton-1226041 (data as of October 13, 2026).