Monopole 1296958 — Bismark, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296958 — monopole near Bismark, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.

Overall height

19 m

63 ft

Support structure

18 m

Top above sea level

235 m

Ground elevation

216 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1296958
Unique system identifier	2696477
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Monopole (MTOWER)
Date constructed	Dec 13, 2015
Registration issued	May 10, 2024

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2014-AGL-12865-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

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Atlanta, GA · FRN 0004228979

Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: Along railroad right of way near MP D 296.37
City: Bismark
State: Illinois
ZIP: 61834
County FIPS: 17183
Coordinates: 40.17981, -87.55669

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1296958?

Its registered overall height above ground is 19 m (63 ft), and 235 m (772 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1296958?

The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Railway Company, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1296958?

It is located near Bismark, Illinois at Along railroad right of way near MP D 296.37 (40.17981, -87.55669). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2015.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296958, weekly bulk file.