Tower 1020487 — Arlington Heights, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020487 — tower (type not specified) near Arlington Heights, 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 1020487 is a 99 m (326 ft) tower near Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 10, 1960. It is registered to WHML-S REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020487 |
| Unique system identifier | 122567 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 10, 1960 |
| Registration issued | Jun 9, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-1327-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
WHML-S REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Downers Grove, IL
Location
- Address
- 120 WEST UNIVERSITY DR
- City
- Arlington Heights
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60004
- County
- Cook County
- County FIPS
- 17031
- Coordinates
- 42.13333, -87.98472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1020487 compared with others?
At 99 m, structure 1020487 is about twice the 48 m average across the 965 structures registered in Cook County. It is about 44% above 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 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 99 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 218 m, which puts the top of the structure 317 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020487, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Arlington Heights in Cook County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.13333, -87.98472, with the site address filed as "120 WEST UNIVERSITY DR". Cook County has 965 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 641 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 Chicago, IL · 1032959, a building tower at 527 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 1020487 on Jun 9, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1020487?
The FCC record lists WHML-S REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Downers Grove, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-1327-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1020487?
Its registered overall height above ground is 99 m (326 ft), and 317 m (1,041 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020487?
The registered owner is WHML-S REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1020487?
It is located near Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois at 120 WEST UNIVERSITY DR (42.13333, -87.98472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 10, 1960.
What type of structure is 1020487?
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 Cook County, IL?
Cook County has 965 FCC-registered antenna structures, 641 of them constructed — the 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 1020487, Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/arlington-heights-1020487 (data as of October 13, 2026).