Guyed tower 1023824 — Alton, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023824 — guyed tower near Alton, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023824 is a 126 m (413 ft) guyed tower near Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 31, 2014. It is registered to METROPLEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023824 |
| Unique system identifier | 125202 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Mar 13, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-5476-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Paint and Beacon Lights Only |
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
METROPLEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Alton, IL · FRN 0003762309
Location
- Address
- 4700 VILLAGE DRIVE
- City
- Alton
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62035
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.92806, -90.21750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023824 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1023824 is about 83% above the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is about 83% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 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 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 106 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 189 m, which puts the top of the structure 315 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023824, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alton in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.92806, -90.21750, with the site address filed as "4700 VILLAGE DRIVE". Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 122 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 St. Louis, MO · 1261728, a tower at 369 m (canceled).
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 1023824 on Mar 13, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1023824?
The FCC record lists METROPLEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of Alton, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003762309.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-5476-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023824?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (413 ft), and 315 m (1,033 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023824?
The registered owner is METROPLEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1023824?
It is located near Alton, Madison County, Illinois at 4700 VILLAGE DRIVE (38.92806, -90.21750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 31, 2014.
What type of structure is 1023824?
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 Madison County, IL?
Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023824, 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 1023824, Alton, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/alton-1023824 (data as of October 13, 2026).