Lattice tower 1297961 — Petersburg, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297961 — lattice tower near Petersburg, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297961 is a 87 m (285 ft) lattice tower near Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 12, 2016. It is registered to Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297961 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697480 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jan 7, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-10350-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Tampa, FL · FRN 0014913248
Holds 752 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6998 North State Road 57 (IN-03089 Petersburg NE)
- City
- Petersburg
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47567
- County
- Pike County
- County FIPS
- 18125
- Coordinates
- 38.52389, -87.23272
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297961 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1297961 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 26 structures registered in Pike County. It is about 17% 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 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 163 m, which puts the top of the structure 250 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297961, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Petersburg in Pike County, Indiana, at coordinates 38.52389, -87.23272, with the site address filed as "6998 North State Road 57 (IN-03089 Petersburg NE)". Pike County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 75th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 20 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 Vincennes, IN · 1028983, a guyed tower at 173 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 1297961 on Jan 7, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297961?
The FCC record lists Skyway Towers, LLC of Tampa, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014913248. Across the registry it holds 752 structure registrations, the 37th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 71 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (321 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-10350-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1297961?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 250 m (819 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297961?
The registered owner is Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297961?
It is located near Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana at 6998 North State Road 57 (IN-03089 Petersburg NE) (38.52389, -87.23272). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 12, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297961?
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 Pike County, IN?
Pike County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 75th-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 1297961, Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/petersburg-1297961 (data as of October 20, 2026).