Tower 1029207 — Gary, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029207 — tower (type not specified) near Gary, 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 1029207 is a 73 m (240 ft) tower near Gary, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 12, 1996. It is registered to Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029207 |
| Unique system identifier | 129385 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jul 8, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-1014-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Merrillville, IN · FRN 0002902815
Holds 143 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1000 IDAHO ST
- City
- Gary
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46402
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.59167, -87.29944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029207 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1029207 is about 33% above the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 185 m, which puts the top of the structure 258 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029207, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gary in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.59167, -87.29944, with the site address filed as "1000 IDAHO ST". 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 Chicago, IL · 1032959, a building tower at 527 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 1029207 on Jul 8, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1029207?
The FCC record lists Northern Indiana Public Service Company of Merrillville, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002902815. Across the registry it holds 143 structure registrations, the 147th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 143 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (60 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-1014-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029207?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 258 m (846 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029207?
The registered owner is Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029207?
It is located near Gary, Lake County, Indiana at 1000 IDAHO ST (41.59167, -87.29944). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 12, 1996.
What type of structure is 1029207?
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 1029207, Gary, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/gary-1029207 (data as of October 13, 2026).