Tower 1031696 — Crown Point, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031696 — tower (type not specified) near Crown Point, 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 1031696 is a 95 m (310 ft) tower near Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 31, 2012. It is registered to Porter County Broadcasting Corp = WXRD, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031696 |
| Unique system identifier | 597154 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 31, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 71-GL-37-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Porter County Broadcasting Corp = WXRD
Valparaiso, IN · FRN 0002903698
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.32 MI N OF RT 2 ON RT 55
- City
- Crown Point
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46307
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.32333, -87.35611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031696 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1031696 is about 72% above the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 27% 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 308 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031696, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.32333, -87.35611, with the site address filed as "2.32 MI N OF RT 2 ON RT 55". Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 199 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1031696 on Sep 6, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 285 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1031696?
The FCC record lists Porter County Broadcasting Corp = WXRD of Valparaiso, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002903698. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 71-GL-37-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1031696?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 308 m (1,009 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031696?
The registered owner is Porter County Broadcasting Corp = WXRD, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1031696?
It is located near Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana at 2.32 MI N OF RT 2 ON RT 55 (41.32333, -87.35611). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1031696?
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 Lake County, IN?
Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, 199 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1031696, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/crown-point-1031696 (data as of October 13, 2026).