Tower 1256952 — Bluffton, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256952 — 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 1256952 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near Bluffton, Adams County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 26, 2007. It is registered to Indiana Michigan Power Company, which holds 34 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256952 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656118 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AGL-9086-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
Indiana Michigan Power Company
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0002904571
Holds 34 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Off CR600S, 6.1 mi E of
- City
- Bluffton
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46733
- County
- Adams County
- County FIPS
- 18001
- Coordinates
- 40.71389, -85.06019
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1256952 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1256952 is about 17% above the 91 m average across the 21 structures registered in Adams County. It is about 43% 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 264 m, which puts the top of the structure 370 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256952, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bluffton in Adams County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.71389, -85.06019, with the site address filed as "Off CR600S, 6.1 mi E of". Adams County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 16 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 "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 1256952 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1256952?
The FCC record lists Indiana Michigan Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002904571. Across the registry it holds 34 structure registrations, the 472nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AGL-9086-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 1256952?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 370 m (1,215 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256952?
The registered owner is Indiana Michigan Power Company, which holds 34 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256952?
It is located near Bluffton, Adams County, Indiana at Off CR600S, 6.1 mi E of (40.71389, -85.06019). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 26, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256952?
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 Adams County, IN?
Adams County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 82nd-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 1256952, Bluffton, Adams County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/bluffton-1256952 (data as of October 13, 2026).