Tower 1008908 — Alto Pass, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008908 — tower (type not specified) near Alto Pass, Illinois. 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 1008908 is a 61 m (200 ft) tower near Alto Pass, Union County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1993. It is registered to ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008908 |
| Unique system identifier | 113533 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Mar 19, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-GL-649-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Makanda, IL · FRN 0006147888
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON SKYLINE DR 4 KM NE
- City
- Alto Pass
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62920
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 17181
- Coordinates
- 37.54778, -89.29111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008908 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1008908 is about 14% below the 71 m average across the 36 structures registered in Union County. It is about 11% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 317 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008908, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alto Pass in Union County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.54778, -89.29111, with the site address filed as "ON SKYLINE DR 4 KM NE". Union County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 59th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 26 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,110 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Cape Girardeau, MO · 1003017, a guyed tower at 511 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 1008908 on Mar 19, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008908?
The FCC record lists ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC of Makanda, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006147888. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-GL-649-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008908?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 317 m (1,040 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008908?
The registered owner is ROY WALKER COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008908?
It is located near Alto Pass, Union County, Illinois at ON SKYLINE DR 4 KM NE (37.54778, -89.29111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1008908?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Union County, IL?
Union County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 59th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008908, 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 1008908, Alto Pass, Union County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/alto-pass-1008908 (data as of October 13, 2026).