Tower 1218159 — Elwood, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218159 — tower (type not specified) near Elwood, 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 1218159 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Elwood, Tipton County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 1, 2002, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 14, 2011. It is registered to American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218159 |
| Unique system identifier | 2615735 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 14, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-AGL-1612-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Schaumburg, IL · FRN 0005885231
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- COUNTY ROADS 100 SOUTH, 800 EAST (Elwood - 050912)
- City
- Elwood
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46036
- County
- Tipton County
- County FIPS
- 18159
- Coordinates
- 40.29203, -85.86369
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1218159 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1218159 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 27 structures registered in Tipton County. It is about 14% 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 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 264 m, which puts the top of the structure 349 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elwood in Tipton County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.29203, -85.86369, with the site address filed as "COUNTY ROADS 100 SOUTH, 800 EAST (Elwood - 050912)". Tipton County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 74th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 13 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 Indianapolis, IN · 1024109, a structure at 317 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 1218159 on Jul 15, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 285 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1218159?
The FCC record lists American Towers, Inc. of Schaumburg, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005885231. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-AGL-1612-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1218159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 349 m (1,144 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218159?
The registered owner is American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218159?
It is located near Elwood, Tipton County, Indiana at COUNTY ROADS 100 SOUTH, 800 EAST (Elwood - 050912) (40.29203, -85.86369). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 1, 2002.
What type of structure is 1218159?
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 Tipton County, IN?
Tipton County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 74th-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 1218159, Elwood, Tipton County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/elwood-1218159 (data as of October 13, 2026).