Structure 1027896 — Indianapolis, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027896 — unspecified structure near Indianapolis, Indiana.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027896 is a 267 m (876 ft) structure near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 24, 2018. It is registered to METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC MEDIA, INC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027896 |
| Unique system identifier | 128318 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 2, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-5729-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 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
METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC MEDIA, INC.
Indianapolis, IN · FRN 0005276407
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - 2300 W 79TH ST
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46260
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 18097
- Coordinates
- 39.89914, -86.20067
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027896 compared with others?
At 267 m, structure 1027896 is about 4.3 times the 62 m average across the 327 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 3.6 times the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 244 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 267 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 520 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027896, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.89914, -86.20067, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - 2300 W 79TH ST". 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 1027896 on Oct 2, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1027896?
The FCC record lists METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. of Indianapolis, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005276407. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-5729-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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027896?
Its registered overall height above ground is 267 m (876 ft), and 520 m (1,706 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027896?
The registered owner is METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC MEDIA, INC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027896?
It is located near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at TWR 1 - 2300 W 79TH ST (39.89914, -86.20067). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 24, 2018.
What type of structure is 1027896?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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 1027896, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/indianapolis-1027896 (data as of October 13, 2026).