Structure 1007955 — Armstrong, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1007955 — unspecified structure near Armstrong, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1007955 is a 152 m (499 ft) structure near Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 10, 1987, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 11, 2022. It is registered to GOCOM Media of Illinois, LLC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1007955 |
| Unique system identifier | 112769 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Aug 10, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 11, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4023-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
Hilton Head, SC · FRN 0015021157
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RR 1 PENFIELD
- City
- Armstrong
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61865
- County
- Vermilion County
- County FIPS
- 17183
- Coordinates
- 40.31278, -87.91667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1007955 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1007955 is about 71% above the 89 m average across the 84 structures registered in Vermilion County. It is about 2.2 times the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 139 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 210 m, which puts the top of the structure 362 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1007955, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Armstrong in Vermilion County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.31278, -87.91667, with the site address filed as "RR 1 PENFIELD". Vermilion County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 65 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 Horner, IL · 1036562, a tower at 408 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1007955 on Apr 20, 2022. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1007955?
The FCC record lists GOCOM Media of Illinois, LLC of Hilton Head, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015021157. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4023-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 1007955?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 362 m (1,188 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1007955?
The registered owner is GOCOM Media of Illinois, LLC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1007955?
It is located near Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois at RR 1 PENFIELD (40.31278, -87.91667). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 10, 1987.
What type of structure is 1007955?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Vermilion County, IL?
Vermilion County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 65 of them constructed — the 20th-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 1007955, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/armstrong-1007955 (data as of October 13, 2026).