Lattice tower 1297881 — Marion, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297881 — lattice tower near Marion, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297881 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Marion, Grant County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 13, 2016. It is registered to Department of Veteran's Affairs VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, which holds 37 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297881 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697400 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Dec 29, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-5337-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
Department of Veteran's Affairs VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System
Marion, IN · FRN 0011158532
Holds 37 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1700 East 38th Street
- City
- Marion
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46953
- County
- Grant County
- County FIPS
- 18053
- Coordinates
- 40.51867, -85.63847
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297881 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1297881 is about 21% below the 77 m average across the 53 structures registered in Grant County. It is about 18% below 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 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 257 m, which puts the top of the structure 318 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297881, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marion in Grant County, Indiana, at coordinates 40.51867, -85.63847, with the site address filed as "1700 East 38th Street". Grant County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 43 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 Noblesville, IN · 1029953, a tower at 304 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 1297881 on Dec 29, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297881?
The FCC record lists Department of Veteran's Affairs VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System of Marion, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011158532. Across the registry it holds 37 structure registrations, the 447th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 15 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-5337-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 1297881?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 318 m (1,042 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297881?
The registered owner is Department of Veteran's Affairs VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, which holds 37 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297881?
It is located near Marion, Grant County, Indiana at 1700 East 38th Street (40.51867, -85.63847). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 13, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297881?
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 Grant County, IN?
Grant County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 23rd-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 1297881, Marion, Grant County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/marion-1297881 (data as of October 13, 2026).