Tower 1216040 — Columbus, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216040 — tower (type not specified) near Columbus, 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 1216040 is a 33 m (107 ft) tower near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 6, 1993. It is registered to MCI Communications Services LLC, which holds 49 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216040 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613546 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 6, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Mar 16, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AGL-1983-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
MCI Communications Services LLC
Washington, DC · FRN 0029611779
Holds 49 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MI E OF MARR RD ON CR 300N
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47203
- County
- Bartholomew County
- County FIPS
- 18005
- Coordinates
- 39.24533, -85.87000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216040 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1216040 is about 44% of the 74 m average across the 59 structures registered in Bartholomew County. It is about 44% of 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 43% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 203 m, which puts the top of the structure 235 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216040, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Bartholomew County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.24533, -85.87000, with the site address filed as "1 MI E OF MARR RD ON CR 300N". Bartholomew County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 48 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 Trafalger, IN · 1026127, a guyed tower at 345 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 1216040 on Mar 16, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1216040?
The FCC record lists MCI Communications Services LLC of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029611779. Across the registry it holds 49 structure registrations, the 351st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AGL-1983-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216040?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (107 ft), and 235 m (772 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216040?
The registered owner is MCI Communications Services LLC, which holds 49 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216040?
It is located near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at 1 MI E OF MARR RD ON CR 300N (39.24533, -85.87000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 6, 1993.
What type of structure is 1216040?
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 Bartholomew County, IN?
Bartholomew County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216040, weekly bulk file.
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 1216040, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/columbus-1216040 (data as of October 13, 2026).