Lattice tower 1278532 — Amboy, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278532 — lattice tower near Amboy, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278532 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Amboy, Lee County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 30, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers VIII, LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278532 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677960 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 14, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-3480-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 810 Newman Rd. (IL14063-B)
- City
- Amboy
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61310
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 17103
- Coordinates
- 41.70197, -89.35089
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278532 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1278532 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 63 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 13% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 228 m, which puts the top of the structure 306 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278532, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Amboy in Lee County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.70197, -89.35089, with the site address filed as "810 Newman Rd. (IL14063-B)". Lee County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 34th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 51 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 Chana, IL · 1233686, a structure at 218 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 1278532 on Sep 14, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1278532?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VIII, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-3480-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 1278532?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 306 m (1,004 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278532?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VIII, LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278532?
It is located near Amboy, Lee County, Illinois at 810 Newman Rd. (IL14063-B) (41.70197, -89.35089). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 30, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278532?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lee County, IL?
Lee County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 34th-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 1278532, Amboy, Lee County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/amboy-1278532 (data as of October 13, 2026).