Guyed tower 1027596 — South Bend, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027596 — guyed tower near South Bend, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027596 is a 308 m (1,011 ft) guyed tower near South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 23, 2020. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027596 |
| Unique system identifier | 128085 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-2542-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE Corner of Ironwood & Kern Roads
- City
- South Bend
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46614
- County
- St. Joseph County
- County FIPS
- 18141
- Coordinates
- 41.60556, -86.21278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027596 compared with others?
At 308 m, structure 1027596 is about 3.6 times the 85 m average across the 152 structures registered in St. Joseph County. It is about 4.1 times the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 289 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 308 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 258 m, which puts the top of the structure 566 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027596, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.60556, -86.21278, with the site address filed as "SE Corner of Ironwood & Kern Roads". St. Joseph County has 152 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 118 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 Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 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 1027596 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1027596?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-2542-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027596?
Its registered overall height above ground is 308 m (1,011 ft), and 566 m (1,856 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027596?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027596?
It is located near South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana at SE Corner of Ironwood & Kern Roads (41.60556, -86.21278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 23, 2020.
What type of structure is 1027596?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in St. Joseph County, IN?
St. Joseph County has 152 FCC-registered antenna structures, 118 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1027596, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/south-bend-1027596 (data as of October 13, 2026).