Lattice tower 1030270 — Kouts, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030270 — lattice tower near Kouts, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030270 is a 118 m (388 ft) lattice tower near Kouts, Porter County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 3, 1956. It is registered to Duneland Site Investments, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1030270 |
| Unique system identifier | 130279 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 3, 1956 |
| Registration issued | May 1, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-5998-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E w/Red Light Deviation |
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
Duneland Site Investments, LLC
Valparaiso, IN · FRN 0006147300
Location
- Address
- Intersection of Indiana State Rd 49 & E 900 S
- City
- Kouts
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46347
- County
- Porter County
- County FIPS
- 18127
- Coordinates
- 41.30417, -87.02500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1030270 compared with others?
At 118 m, structure 1030270 is about 84% above the 64 m average across the 123 structures registered in Porter County. It is about 59% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 63% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 99 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 118 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 323 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1030270, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kouts in Porter County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.30417, -87.02500, with the site address filed as "Intersection of Indiana State Rd 49 & E 900 S". Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 93 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 Crown Point, IN · 1029219, a guyed tower at 308 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 1030270 on May 1, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1030270?
The FCC record lists Duneland Site Investments, LLC of Valparaiso, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006147300.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-5998-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1030270?
Its registered overall height above ground is 118 m (388 ft), and 323 m (1,060 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1030270?
The registered owner is Duneland Site Investments, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1030270?
It is located near Kouts, Porter County, Indiana at Intersection of Indiana State Rd 49 & E 900 S (41.30417, -87.02500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 3, 1956.
What type of structure is 1030270?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Porter County, IN?
Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, 93 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1030270, Kouts, Porter County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/kouts-1030270 (data as of October 13, 2026).