Tower 1005623 — Carlinville, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005623 — tower (type not specified) near Carlinville, 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 1005623 is a 87 m (285 ft) tower near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 27, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 23, 2009. It is registered to American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005623 |
| Unique system identifier | 98102 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 27, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 23, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-6572-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
Schaumburg, IL · FRN 0005885231
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SR-4 (Carlinville# 90153)
- City
- Carlinville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62626
- County
- Macoupin County
- County FIPS
- 17117
- Coordinates
- 39.30528, -89.88061
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005623 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1005623 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Macoupin County. It is about 26% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 188 m, which puts the top of the structure 274 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005623, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.30528, -89.88061, with the site address filed as "SR-4 (Carlinville# 90153)". Macoupin County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 46 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 Franklin, IL · 1317186, a guyed tower at 298 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 1005623 on Jul 23, 2009. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 618 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1005623?
The FCC record lists American Towers, Inc. of Schaumburg, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005885231. 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 2003-AGL-6572-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 1005623?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 274 m (900 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005623?
The registered owner is American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005623?
It is located near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois at SR-4 (Carlinville# 90153) (39.30528, -89.88061). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 27, 2004.
What type of structure is 1005623?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Macoupin County, IL?
Macoupin County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 40th-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 1005623, Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carlinville-1005623 (data as of October 20, 2026).