Tower 1209697 — Fort Wayne, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209697 — tower (type not specified) near Fort Wayne, 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 1209697 is a 54 m (178 ft) tower near Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1978. It is registered to MCDONALD WRECKER SERVICE, INC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209697 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606794 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-5860-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
MCDONALD WRECKER SERVICE, INC.
Fort Wayne, IN · FRN 0006146971
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6607 IDEAL AVENUE
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46809
- County
- Allen County
- County FIPS
- 18003
- Coordinates
- 41.02111, -85.18000
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1209697 compared with others?
At 54 m, structure 1209697 is about 27% below the 74 m average across the 177 structures registered in Allen County. It is about 27% below 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 29% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 50 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 54 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 238 m, which puts the top of the structure 292 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.02111, -85.18000, with the site address filed as "6607 IDEAL AVENUE". 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 "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 1209697 on Feb 18, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1209697?
The FCC record lists MCDONALD WRECKER SERVICE, INC. of Fort Wayne, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006146971. 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 99-AGL-5860-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 1209697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 54 m (178 ft), and 292 m (958 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209697?
The registered owner is MCDONALD WRECKER SERVICE, INC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209697?
It is located near Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at 6607 IDEAL AVENUE (41.02111, -85.18000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1209697?
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 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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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 1209697, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/fort-wayne-1209697 (data as of October 13, 2026).