Tower 1279778 — Niles, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279778 — tower (type not specified) near Niles, Michigan. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279778 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 12, 2012. It is registered to Indiana Michigan Power Company, which holds 34 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279778 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679206 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-5945-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
Indiana Michigan Power Company
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0002904571
Holds 34 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4 Miles North Of Niles, MI Along M-140
- City
- Niles
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49120
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 41.89928, -86.26386
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279778 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1279778 is about 49% above the 72 m average across the 144 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 43% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,215 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 238 m, which puts the top of the structure 344 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279778, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Niles in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.89928, -86.26386, with the site address filed as "4 Miles North Of Niles, MI Along M-140". Berrien County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,215 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 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 1279778 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1279778?
The FCC record lists Indiana Michigan Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002904571. Across the registry it holds 34 structure registrations, the 471st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 9 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-5945-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 1279778?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 344 m (1,130 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279778?
The registered owner is Indiana Michigan Power Company, which holds 34 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279778?
It is located near Niles, Berrien County, Michigan at 4 Miles North Of Niles, MI Along M-140 (41.89928, -86.26386). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 12, 2012.
What type of structure is 1279778?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1279778, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/niles-1279778 (data as of October 6, 2026).