Tower 1259720 — Butler, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1259720 — tower (type not specified) near Butler, 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 1259720 is a 152 m (500 ft) tower near Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 30, 2008. It is registered to Swick Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1259720 |
| Unique system identifier | 2658886 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Registration issued | May 18, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-5129-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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 Company, Inc.
Angola, IN · FRN 0017626896
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- North side of County Road 30, 0.6 mile east of State Road 1
- City
- Butler
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46721
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 18033
- Coordinates
- 41.42336, -84.85992
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1259720 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1259720 is about twice the 80 m average across the 48 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 418 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1259720, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Butler in DeKalb County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.42336, -84.85992, with the site address filed as "North side of County Road 30, 0.6 mile east of State Road 1". DeKalb County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 34 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 1259720 on May 18, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1259720?
The FCC record lists Swick Broadcasting Company, Inc. 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 2007-AGL-5129-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1259720?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 418 m (1,370 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1259720?
The registered owner is Swick Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1259720?
It is located near Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana at North side of County Road 30, 0.6 mile east of State Road 1 (41.42336, -84.85992). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 30, 2008.
What type of structure is 1259720?
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 DeKalb County, IN?
DeKalb County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1259720, Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/butler-1259720 (data as of October 13, 2026).