Tower 1027228 — Indianapolis, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027228 — tower (type not specified) near Indianapolis, 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 1027228 is a 87 m (286 ft) tower near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1991. It is registered to INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027228 |
| Unique system identifier | 127812 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Oct 26, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-1785-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Indianapolis, IN · FRN 0004159737
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7500 LAFAYETTE RD
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46278
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 18097
- Coordinates
- 39.89111, -86.30250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027228 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1027228 is about 41% above the 62 m average across the 327 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 17% above 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 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 244 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027228, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.89111, -86.30250, with the site address filed as "7500 LAFAYETTE RD". Marion County has 327 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 245 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 Indianapolis, IN · 1030817, a tower at 319 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 1027228 on Oct 26, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1027228?
The FCC record lists INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS of Indianapolis, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004159737. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AGL-1785-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027228?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (286 ft), and 332 m (1,088 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027228?
The registered owner is INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027228?
It is located near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at 7500 LAFAYETTE RD (39.89111, -86.30250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1027228?
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 Marion County, IN?
Marion County has 327 FCC-registered antenna structures, 245 of them constructed — the 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 1027228, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/indianapolis-1027228 (data as of October 13, 2026).