Guyed tower 1029666 — West Terre Haute, IN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029666 — guyed tower near West Terre Haute, Indiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029666 is a 152 m (499 ft) guyed tower near West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 26, 2023. It is registered to Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029666 |
| Unique system identifier | 129769 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Registration issued | Apr 26, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-16510-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
Wausau, WI · FRN 0002711737
Holds 91 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4115 West US HWY 40
- City
- West Terre Haute
- State
- Indiana
- ZIP
- 47885
- County
- Vigo County
- County FIPS
- 18167
- Coordinates
- 39.45786, -87.48067
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1029666 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1029666 is about twice the 80 m average across the 75 structures registered in Vigo County. It is about twice the Indiana average of 74 m across 5,036 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 167 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029666, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana, at coordinates 39.45786, -87.48067, with the site address filed as "4115 West US HWY 40". Vigo County has 75 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 61 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 Farmersburg, IN · 1035280, a structure at 305 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 1029666 on Apr 26, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Indiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1029666?
The FCC record lists Midwest Communications, Inc. of Wausau, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002711737. Across the registry it holds 91 structure registrations, the 214th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 5 in Indiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-16510-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 1029666?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 319 m (1,046 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029666?
The registered owner is Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029666?
It is located near West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana at 4115 West US HWY 40 (39.45786, -87.48067). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 26, 2023.
What type of structure is 1029666?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Vigo County, IN?
Vigo County has 75 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1029666, West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/west-terre-haute-1029666 (data as of October 20, 2026).