Tower 1261247 — Blue Mound, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261247 — tower (type not specified) near Blue Mound, 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 1261247 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Blue Mound, Christian County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 12, 2008. It is registered to Illinois RSA 6 and 7 Limited Partnership, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261247 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660594 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-9430-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Illinois RSA 6 and 7 Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002842334
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2273 N 2100 East Road
- City
- Blue Mound
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62513
- County
- Christian County
- County FIPS
- 17021
- Coordinates
- 39.68061, -89.14028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261247 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1261247 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 59 structures registered in Christian County. It is about 17% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 189 m, which puts the top of the structure 270 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261247, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blue Mound in Christian County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.68061, -89.14028, with the site address filed as "2273 N 2100 East Road". Christian County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 44 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 Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1261247 on Dec 9, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1261247?
The FCC record lists Illinois RSA 6 and 7 Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842334. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AGL-9430-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1261247?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 270 m (885 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261247?
The registered owner is Illinois RSA 6 and 7 Limited Partnership, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261247?
It is located near Blue Mound, Christian County, Illinois at 2273 N 2100 East Road (39.68061, -89.14028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 12, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261247?
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 Christian County, IL?
Christian County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 37th-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 1261247, Blue Mound, Christian County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/blue-mound-1261247 (data as of October 13, 2026).