Lattice tower 1297927 — Griffith, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297927 — lattice tower near Griffith, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297927 is a 23 m (75 ft) lattice tower near Griffith, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 15, 2018. It is registered to GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 35 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297927 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697446 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-12615-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
GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
Homewood, IL · FRN 0022133318
Holds 35 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1/4 mile East of Broad St and GTW Rail crossing
- City
- Griffith
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46319
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.51919, -87.42389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297927 compared with others?
At 23 m, structure 1297927 is about 42% of the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 31% of the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 31% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 23 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 217 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297927, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Griffith in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.51919, -87.42389, with the site address filed as "1/4 mile East of Broad St and GTW Rail crossing". 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 1297927 on Oct 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297927?
The FCC record lists GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY of Homewood, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022133318. Across the registry it holds 35 structure registrations, the 468th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 5 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-12615-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 1297927?
Its registered overall height above ground is 23 m (75 ft), and 217 m (712 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297927?
The registered owner is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 35 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297927?
It is located near Griffith, Lake County, Indiana at 1/4 mile East of Broad St and GTW Rail crossing (41.51919, -87.42389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 15, 2018.
What type of structure is 1297927?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1297927, Griffith, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/griffith-1297927 (data as of October 6, 2026).