Tower 1202217 — Hammond, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202217 — tower (type not specified) near Hammond, 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 1202217 is a 52 m (170 ft) tower near Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 6, 1982, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 19, 2010. It is registered to Shell Communications, Inc., which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202217 |
| Unique system identifier | 2598959 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 6, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 19, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-AGL-1825-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
Houston, TX · FRN 0003464674
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SHELL OIL PLANT 2400 MICHIGAN
- City
- Hammond
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46320
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.60808, -87.46892
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1202217 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1202217 is roughly in line with the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 30% 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 32% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 49 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 180 m, which puts the top of the structure 232 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202217, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hammond in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.60808, -87.46892, with the site address filed as "SHELL OIL PLANT 2400 MICHIGAN". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1202217 on Mar 26, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 285 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1202217?
The FCC record lists Shell Communications, Inc. of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003464674. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations, including 3 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-AGL-1825-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 1202217?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 232 m (761 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202217?
The registered owner is Shell Communications, Inc., which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1202217?
It is located near Hammond, Lake County, Indiana at SHELL OIL PLANT 2400 MICHIGAN (41.60808, -87.46892). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 6, 1982.
What type of structure is 1202217?
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 1202217, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/hammond-1202217 (data as of October 13, 2026).