Tower 1048508 — La Porte, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048508 — tower (type not specified) near La Porte, 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 1048508 is a 90 m (295 ft) tower near La Porte, LaPorte County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1998. It is registered to Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048508 |
| Unique system identifier | 105212 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jul 8, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0269-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Merrillville, IN · FRN 0002902815
Holds 143 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 580 FT N AND 232 E INT SEVEN RD & CR 50W
- City
- La Porte
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46350
- County
- LaPorte County
- County FIPS
- 18091
- Coordinates
- 41.63722, -86.70806
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Porter, IN · 1264863183 m
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How tall is structure 1048508 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1048508 is about 34% above the 67 m average across the 125 structures registered in LaPorte County. It is about 21% 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 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 248 m, which puts the top of the structure 338 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048508, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Porte in LaPorte County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.63722, -86.70806, with the site address filed as "580 FT N AND 232 E INT SEVEN RD & CR 50W". LaPorte County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 92 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 Porter, IN · 1264863, a tower at 183 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 1048508 on Jul 8, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1048508?
The FCC record lists Northern Indiana Public Service Company of Merrillville, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002902815. Across the registry it holds 143 structure registrations, the 147th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 143 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (60 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-0269-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048508?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 338 m (1,107 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048508?
The registered owner is Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048508?
It is located near La Porte, LaPorte County, Indiana at 580 FT N AND 232 E INT SEVEN RD & CR 50W (41.63722, -86.70806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1048508?
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 LaPorte County, IN?
LaPorte County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, 92 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1048508, La Porte, LaPorte County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/la-porte-1048508 (data as of October 13, 2026).