Tank 1044053 — Munster, IN
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044053 — tank near Munster, Indiana. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044053 is a 37 m (122 ft) tank near Munster, Lake County, Indiana. Its registration status is terminated. It is registered to AMERITECH MOBILE PHONE SERVICE OF CHICAGO, INC. DBA = CHICAGO SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044053 |
| Unique system identifier | 104627 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Apr 15, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-5959-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
AMERITECH MOBILE PHONE SERVICE OF CHICAGO, INC. DBA = CHICAGO SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Hoffman Estates, IL
Location
- Address
- FISHER ST. AND WHITE OAK AVE.
- City
- Munster
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46321
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 18089
- Coordinates
- 41.55250, -87.48944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044053 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1044053 is about 33% below the 55 m average across the 277 structures registered in Lake County. It is about half of the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 36 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 187 m, which puts the top of the structure 224 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Munster in Lake County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.55250, -87.48944, with the site address filed as "FISHER ST. AND WHITE OAK AVE.". Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 199 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 Chicago, IL · 1032959, a building tower at 527 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1044053 on Apr 15, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 84 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1044053?
The FCC record lists AMERITECH MOBILE PHONE SERVICE OF CHICAGO, INC. DBA = CHICAGO SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Hoffman Estates, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-5959-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (122 ft), and 224 m (735 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044053?
The registered owner is AMERITECH MOBILE PHONE SERVICE OF CHICAGO, INC. DBA = CHICAGO SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1044053?
It is located near Munster, Lake County, Indiana at FISHER ST. AND WHITE OAK AVE. (41.55250, -87.48944). Its status is terminated.
What type of structure is 1044053?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lake County, IN?
Lake County has 277 FCC-registered antenna structures, 199 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044053, 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 1044053, Munster, Lake County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/munster-1044053 (data as of October 13, 2026).