Lattice tower 1324956 — Valparaiso, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1324956 — lattice tower near Valparaiso, Indiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1324956 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 11, 2025. It is registered to Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1324956 |
| Unique system identifier | 2725206 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-16087-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Merrillville, IN · FRN 0002902815
Holds 143 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Tower Road
- City
- Valparaiso
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 46385
- County
- Porter County
- County FIPS
- 18127
- Coordinates
- 41.48489, -87.11528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1324956 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1324956 is about 49% above the 64 m average across the 123 structures registered in Porter County. It is about 29% above the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,032 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 site's filed ground elevation is 216 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1324956, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana, at coordinates 41.48489, -87.11528, with the site address filed as "Tower Road". 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 1324956 on Dec 1, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1324956?
The FCC record lists Northern Indiana Public Service Company of Merrillville, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002902815. Across the registry it holds 143 structure registrations, the 147th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 143 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (60 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-16087-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1324956?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 312 m (1,025 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1324956?
The registered owner is Northern Indiana Public Service Company, which holds 143 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1324956?
It is located near Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana at Tower Road (41.48489, -87.11528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 11, 2025.
What type of structure is 1324956?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1324956, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/valparaiso-1324956 (data as of October 13, 2026).