Lattice tower 1303268 — Michigan City, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303268 — lattice tower near Michigan City, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303268 is a 93 m (306 ft) lattice tower near Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 23, 2018. It is registered to Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1303268 |
| Unique system identifier | 2702963 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 31, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-15304-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
- Michigan City Generating Station
- City
- Michigan City
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46360
- County
- LaPorte County
- County FIPS
- 18091
- Coordinates
- 41.72003, -86.90997
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1303268 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1303268 is about 39% above the 67 m average across the 126 structures registered in LaPorte County. It is about 25% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,036 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 185 m, which puts the top of the structure 278 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1303268, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.72003, -86.90997, with the site address filed as "Michigan City Generating Station". LaPorte County has 126 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 5,036 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 1303268 on Oct 31, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1303268?
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 2016-AGL-15304-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1303268?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 278 m (911 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1303268?
The registered owner is Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1303268?
It is located near Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana at Michigan City Generating Station (41.72003, -86.90997). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 23, 2018.
What type of structure is 1303268?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in LaPorte County, IN?
LaPorte County has 126 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1303268, Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/michigan-city-1303268 (data as of October 20, 2026).