2TOWER 1031183 — Valparaiso, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031183 — structure type 2tower near Valparaiso, Indiana.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031183 is a 143 m (468 ft) 2tower near Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1996. It is registered to AQUA LAND COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031183 |
| Unique system identifier | 130998 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Structure type 2TOWER (2TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Oct 14, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-4049-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
AQUA LAND COMMUNICATIONS INC
Portage, IN
Location
- Address
- 213 E 600 N
- City
- Valparaiso
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46383
- County
- Porter County
- County FIPS
- 18127
- Coordinates
- 41.52139, -87.02389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031183 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1031183 is about 2.2 times the 64 m average across the 123 structures registered in Porter County. It is about twice the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 128 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 33% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 260 m, which puts the top of the structure 402 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031183, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.52139, -87.02389, with the site address filed as "213 E 600 N". Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 93 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 Crown Point, IN · 1029219, a guyed tower at 308 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 1031183 on Oct 14, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1031183?
The FCC record lists AQUA LAND COMMUNICATIONS INC of Portage, IN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-4049-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1031183?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (468 ft), and 402 m (1,320 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031183?
The registered owner is AQUA LAND COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1031183?
It is located near Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana at 213 E 600 N (41.52139, -87.02389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1031183?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TOWER, which decodes to "Structure type 2TOWER". 128 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Porter County, IN?
Porter County has 123 FCC-registered antenna structures, 93 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 92 counties in Indiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031183, 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 1031183, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/valparaiso-1031183 (data as of October 13, 2026).