Tower 1270298 — Alton, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270298 — tower (type not specified) near Alton, 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 1270298 is a 40 m (131 ft) tower near Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 2007, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 6, 2013. It is registered to SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1270298 |
| Unique system identifier | 2669645 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 6, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-3248-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0018530147
Holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2122 College Ave
- City
- Alton
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62002
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.90497, -90.15928
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1270298 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1270298 is about 42% below the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is about 42% 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 half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 167 m, which puts the top of the structure 207 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1270298, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alton in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.90497, -90.15928, with the site address filed as "2122 College Ave". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1270298 on Feb 7, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1270298?
The FCC record lists SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018530147. Across the registry it holds 2,703 structure registrations, the 7th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 111 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,121 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-3248-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 1270298?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (131 ft), and 207 m (679 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1270298?
The registered owner is SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1270298?
It is located near Alton, Madison County, Illinois at 2122 College Ave (38.90497, -90.15928). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 1, 2007.
What type of structure is 1270298?
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 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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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 1270298, Alton, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/alton-1270298 (data as of October 13, 2026).