Monopole 1213999 — Blue Island, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213999 — monopole near Blue Island, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213999 is a 16 m (53 ft) monopole near Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 14, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 2, 2024. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1213999 |
| Unique system identifier | 2611394 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 2, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-334-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
SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3131 w 144th street (Midlothian IL1, IL # 304317)
- City
- Blue Island
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60406
- County
- Cook County
- County FIPS
- 17031
- Coordinates
- 41.63153, -87.69767
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1213999 compared with others?
At 16 m, structure 1213999 is about 34% of the 48 m average across the 965 structures registered in Cook County. It is about 24% of the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 14 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 16 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 185 m, which puts the top of the structure 202 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1213999, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blue Island in Cook County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.63153, -87.69767, with the site address filed as "3131 w 144th street (Midlothian IL1, IL # 304317)". 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 7,113 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1213999 on Jul 3, 2024. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 618 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1213999?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 881 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-334-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1213999?
Its registered overall height above ground is 16 m (53 ft), and 202 m (661 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1213999?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1213999?
It is located near Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois at 3131 w 144th street (Midlothian IL1, IL # 304317) (41.63153, -87.69767). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 14, 2000.
What type of structure is 1213999?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1213999, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/blue-island-1213999 (data as of October 20, 2026).