Guyed tower 1316712 — Ava, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316712 — guyed tower near Ava, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316712 is a 70 m (230 ft) guyed tower near Ava, Jackson County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 4, 2022. It is registered to UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 1,115 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1316712 |
| Unique system identifier | 2716496 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Oct 23, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-17426-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Omaha, NE · FRN 0001539048
Holds 1,115 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Cora MW Site, 3916 Hoghill Rd
- City
- Ava
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62907
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 17077
- Coordinates
- 37.86100, -89.62808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1316712 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1316712 is roughly in line with the 70 m average across the 73 structures registered in Jackson County. It is roughly in line with 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 34% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 218 m, which puts the top of the structure 288 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1316712, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ava in Jackson County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.86100, -89.62808, with the site address filed as "Cora MW Site, 3916 Hoghill Rd". Jackson County has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 57 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 Uniontown, MO · 1065334, a tower at 314 m (granted (not yet 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 1316712 on Oct 23, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1316712?
The FCC record lists UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY of Omaha, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001539048. Across the registry it holds 1,115 structure registrations, the 24th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 73 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (411 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AGL-17426-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1316712?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (230 ft), and 288 m (945 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1316712?
The registered owner is UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 1,115 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1316712?
It is located near Ava, Jackson County, Illinois at Cora MW Site, 3916 Hoghill Rd (37.86100, -89.62808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 4, 2022.
What type of structure is 1316712?
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 Jackson County, IL?
Jackson County has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them constructed — the 25th-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 1316712, Ava, Jackson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/ava-1316712 (data as of October 13, 2026).