Guyed tower 1029441 — Fort Wayne, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029441 — guyed tower near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029441 is a 237 m (776 ft) guyed tower near Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1957, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 8, 2018. It is registered to WPTA Television, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029441 |
| Unique system identifier | 129586 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1957 |
| Registration issued | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 8, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | NOS 15-0064 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 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
WPTA Television, Inc.
Quincy, IL · FRN 0025018839
Location
- Address
- 3401 BUTLER RD
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46808
- County
- Allen County
- County FIPS
- 18003
- Coordinates
- 41.10222, -85.18444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029441 compared with others?
At 237 m, structure 1029441 is about 3.2 times the 74 m average across the 177 structures registered in Allen County. It is about 3.2 times the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 221 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 237 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 250 m, which puts the top of the structure 486 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029441, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.10222, -85.18444, with the site address filed as "3401 BUTLER RD". Allen County has 177 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 134 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 Fort Wayne, IN · 1027622, a tower at 256 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 1029441 on Nov 9, 2018. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 285 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1029441?
The FCC record lists WPTA Television, Inc. of Quincy, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025018839.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study NOS 15-0064, 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, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029441?
Its registered overall height above ground is 237 m (776 ft), and 486 m (1,595 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029441?
The registered owner is WPTA Television, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1029441?
It is located near Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at 3401 BUTLER RD (41.10222, -85.18444). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1957.
What type of structure is 1029441?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Allen County, IN?
Allen County has 177 FCC-registered antenna structures, 134 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029441, 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 1029441, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/fort-wayne-1029441 (data as of October 13, 2026).