Tower 1278000 — Gary, IN

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278000 — 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.

Overall height

40 m

130 ft

Support structure

37 m

Top above sea level

219 m

Ground elevation

179 m

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Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1278000
Unique system identifier	2677428
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Jul 1, 1996
Registration issued	Sep 29, 2025

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2011-AGL-830-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

VB-S1 Assets, LLC

Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490

Holds 1,812 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 3390 W. Fifth Ave
City: Gary
State: Indiana
ZIP: 46406
County FIPS: 18089
Coordinates: 41.60219, -87.37925

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1278000?

Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 219 m (717 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1278000?

The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,812 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1278000?

It is located near Gary, Indiana at 3390 W. Fifth Ave (41.60219, -87.37925). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1996.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278000, weekly bulk file.