Guyed tower 1028983 — Vincennes, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028983 — guyed tower near Vincennes, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028983 is a 173 m (566 ft) guyed tower near Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1971. It is registered to BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028983 |
| Unique system identifier | 129194 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1971 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-10530-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A2, H, 1, 3, 4, 13, 21, 23 |
| 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Vincennes, IN · FRN 0004159638
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SW OF HWY 61 3 MI SE
- City
- Vincennes
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47591
- County
- Knox County
- County FIPS
- 18083
- Coordinates
- 38.65150, -87.47706
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028983 compared with others?
At 173 m, structure 1028983 is about twice the 81 m average across the 54 structures registered in Knox County. It is about 2.3 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 62% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 171 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 173 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 155 m, which puts the top of the structure 328 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028983, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana, at coordinates 38.65150, -87.47706, with the site address filed as "SW OF HWY 61 3 MI SE". Knox County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 39 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 Lawrenceville, IL · 1203320, a structure at 165 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 1028983 on Dec 9, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,790 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1028983?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY of Vincennes, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004159638. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-10530-OE, 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 A2, H, 1, 3, 4, 13, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1028983?
Its registered overall height above ground is 173 m (566 ft), and 328 m (1,076 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028983?
The registered owner is BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028983?
It is located near Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana at SW OF HWY 61 3 MI SE (38.65150, -87.47706). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1971.
What type of structure is 1028983?
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 Knox County, IN?
Knox County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 22nd-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 1028983, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/vincennes-1028983 (data as of October 13, 2026).