Lattice tower 1287043 — Spencer, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287043 — lattice tower near Spencer, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287043 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 17, 2013. It is registered to Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 53 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287043 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686471 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Mar 12, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-9295-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
Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Bloomington, IN · FRN 0002904530
Holds 53 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 207 State HWY 43
- City
- Spencer
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47460
- County
- Owen County
- County FIPS
- 18119
- Coordinates
- 39.27947, -86.72408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287043 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1287043 is roughly in line with the 94 m average across the 22 structures registered in Owen County. It is about 29% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 227 m, which puts the top of the structure 323 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287043, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Spencer in Owen County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.27947, -86.72408, with the site address filed as "207 State HWY 43". Owen County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 80th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 16 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 Bloomington, IN · 1029007, a tower at 197 m (dismantled).
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 1287043 on Mar 12, 2013. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1287043?
The FCC record lists Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. of Bloomington, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002904530. Across the registry it holds 53 structure registrations, the 331st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 52 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-9295-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 1287043?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 323 m (1,058 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287043?
The registered owner is Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., which holds 53 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287043?
It is located near Spencer, Owen County, Indiana at 207 State HWY 43 (39.27947, -86.72408). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 17, 2013.
What type of structure is 1287043?
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 Owen County, IN?
Owen County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 80th-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 1287043, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/spencer-1287043 (data as of October 20, 2026).