Lattice tower 1297879 — Columbus, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297879 — lattice tower near Columbus, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297879 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 29, 2016. It is registered to Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 318 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297879 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697398 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Apr 30, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-5022-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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0026948232
Holds 318 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5890 S 175 E (HV1027 Southern Crossing-Columbus)
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47201
- County
- Bartholomew County
- County FIPS
- 18005
- Coordinates
- 39.14497, -85.87922
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297879 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1297879 is about 18% below the 74 m average across the 59 structures registered in Bartholomew County. It is about 18% below the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 60 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 244 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297879, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Bartholomew County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.14497, -85.87922, with the site address filed as "5890 S 175 E (HV1027 Southern Crossing-Columbus)". 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 1297879 on Apr 30, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297879?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers III, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026948232. Across the registry it holds 318 structure registrations, the 80th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 40 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (129 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-5022-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 1297879?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 244 m (800 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297879?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 318 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297879?
It is located near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at 5890 S 175 E (HV1027 Southern Crossing-Columbus) (39.14497, -85.87922). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 29, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297879?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1297879, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/columbus-1297879 (data as of October 13, 2026).