Lattice tower 1305073 — Bluffton, IN
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1305073 — lattice tower near Bluffton, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1305073 is a 90 m (295 ft) lattice tower near Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). 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) | 1305073 |
| Unique system identifier | 2704769 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 30, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-8370-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
- (2036982) West State Road 124
- City
- Bluffton
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46714
- County
- Wells County
- County FIPS
- 18179
- Coordinates
- 40.74408, -85.21494
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1305073 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1305073 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 29 structures registered in Wells County. It is about 21% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 251 m, which puts the top of the structure 341 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1305073, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bluffton in Wells County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.74408, -85.21494, with the site address filed as "(2036982) West State Road 124". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1305073 on Jan 30, 2018. Nationally, 18,398 of the 197,703 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 463 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1305073?
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 2017-AGL-8370-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1305073?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 341 m (1,117 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1305073?
The registered owner is GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1305073?
It is located near Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana at (2036982) West State Road 124 (40.74408, -85.21494). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1305073?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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 1305073, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/bluffton-1305073 (data as of October 13, 2026).