Tower 1027655 — Chesterton, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027655 — tower (type not specified) near Chesterton, 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 1027655 is a 128 m (421 ft) tower near Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 11, 1997. It is registered to Indiana, State of (IPSC), which holds 59 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027655 |
| Unique system identifier | 128136 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 25, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-1542-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Indianapolis, IN · FRN 0002877108
Holds 59 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- JCT US 20 & SR 49 N OF CITY
- City
- Chesterton
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46304
- County
- Porter County
- County FIPS
- 18127
- Coordinates
- 41.63528, -87.05639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027655 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1027655 is about twice the 64 m average across the 123 structures registered in Porter County. It is about 72% 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 333 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027655, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chesterton in Porter County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.63528, -87.05639, with the site address filed as "JCT US 20 & SR 49 N OF CITY". Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 93 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 Crown Point, IN · 1029219, a guyed tower at 308 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 1027655 on Jan 25, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1027655?
The FCC record lists Indiana, State of (IPSC) of Indianapolis, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002877108. Across the registry it holds 59 structure registrations, the 309th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 59 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-1542-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027655?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (421 ft), and 333 m (1,094 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027655?
The registered owner is Indiana, State of (IPSC), which holds 59 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027655?
It is located near Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana at JCT US 20 & SR 49 N OF CITY (41.63528, -87.05639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 11, 1997.
What type of structure is 1027655?
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 Porter County, IN?
Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, 93 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1027655, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/chesterton-1027655 (data as of October 13, 2026).