2TOWER 1027897 — Indianapolis, IN
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027897 — structure type 2tower near Indianapolis, Indiana.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027897 is a 264 m (867 ft) 2tower near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on May 31, 1975. It is registered to METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027897 |
| Unique system identifier | 102193 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Structure type 2TOWER (2TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 31, 1975 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-GL-1209-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| 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 BROADCASTING INC
Indianapolis, IN
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - 2300 W 79TH ST
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46260
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 18097
- Coordinates
- 39.89972, -86.20028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027897 compared with others?
At 264 m, structure 1027897 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. Among the 128 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 244 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 264 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 517 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027897, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.89972, -86.20028, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - 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 "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1027897 on Sep 11, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 84 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1027897?
The FCC record lists METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC of Indianapolis, IN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-GL-1209-OE, 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 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027897?
Its registered overall height above ground is 264 m (867 ft), and 517 m (1,697 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027897?
The registered owner is METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC.
Where is antenna structure 1027897?
It is located near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at TWR 2 - 2300 W 79TH ST (39.89972, -86.20028). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on May 31, 1975.
What type of structure is 1027897?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TOWER, which decodes to "Structure type 2TOWER". 128 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027897, weekly bulk file.
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 1027897, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/indianapolis-1027897 (data as of October 13, 2026).