Lattice tower 1263714 — Gary, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1263714 — lattice tower near Gary, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1263714 is a 28 m (93 ft) lattice tower near Gary, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 15, 2009. It is registered to SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1263714 |
| Unique system identifier | 2663061 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Registration issued | May 12, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-274-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3842 West 4th Ave. (IN12771-A)
- City
- Gary
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46406
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.60494, -87.38642
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1263714 compared with others?
At 28 m, structure 1263714 is about half of the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 38% of the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 28 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 181 m, which puts the top of the structure 209 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1263714, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gary in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.60494, -87.38642, with the site address filed as "3842 West 4th Ave. (IN12771-A)". 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 1263714 on May 12, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1263714?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers V, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 41 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-274-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1263714?
Its registered overall height above ground is 28 m (93 ft), and 209 m (687 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1263714?
The registered owner is SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1263714?
It is located near Gary, Lake County, Indiana at 3842 West 4th Ave. (IN12771-A) (41.60494, -87.38642). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 15, 2009.
What type of structure is 1263714?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1263714, Gary, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/gary-1263714 (data as of October 13, 2026).