Building tower 1278987 — Indianapolis, IN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278987 — building with tower near Indianapolis, Indiana. Building with a tower on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278987 is a 130 m (428 ft) building tower near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 15, 2011, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 1, 2015. It is registered to Indiana Bell Telephone Company, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678415 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Building with tower (BTWR) |
| Date constructed | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 1, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-1872-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
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002904654
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 240 North Meridian
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46204
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 18097
- Coordinates
- 39.77103, -86.15861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278987 compared with others?
At 130 m, structure 1278987 is about twice the 62 m average across the 327 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 75% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 1,089 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BTWR), the average overall height is 63 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 130 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 218 m, which puts the top of the structure 348 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.77103, -86.15861, with the site address filed as "240 North Meridian". 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 Trafalger, IN · 1026127, a guyed tower at 345 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 1278987 on Nov 12, 2015. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 285 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1278987?
The FCC record lists Indiana Bell Telephone Company of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002904654. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-1872-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 1278987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 130 m (428 ft), and 348 m (1,143 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278987?
The registered owner is Indiana Bell Telephone Company, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278987?
It is located near Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at 240 North Meridian (39.77103, -86.15861). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 15, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278987?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BTWR, which decodes to "Building with tower". Building with a tower on top. 1,089 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 1278987, 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 1278987, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/indianapolis-1278987 (data as of October 13, 2026).