Tower 1008053 — Carlinville, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008053 — 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 1008053 is a 143 m (469 ft) tower near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 30, 1997. It is registered to ILLINOIS, STATE OF, which holds 100 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008053 |
| Unique system identifier | 98547 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 30, 1997 |
| Registration issued | May 13, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4020-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Springfield, IL · FRN 0002787893
Holds 100 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BEAVER DAM STATE PARK 7 MI SW OF
- City
- Carlinville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62626
- County
- Macoupin County
- County FIPS
- 17117
- Coordinates
- 39.21611, -89.98333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008053 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1008053 is about 66% above the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Macoupin County. It is about twice 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 about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 189 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.21611, -89.98333, with the site address filed as "BEAVER DAM STATE PARK 7 MI SW OF". 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 7,110 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 "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 1008053 on May 13, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008053?
The FCC record lists ILLINOIS, STATE OF of Springfield, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002787893. Across the registry it holds 100 structure registrations, the 193rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 100 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (96 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4020-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (469 ft), and 332 m (1,089 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008053?
The registered owner is ILLINOIS, STATE OF, which holds 100 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008053?
It is located near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois at BEAVER DAM STATE PARK 7 MI SW OF (39.21611, -89.98333). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 30, 1997.
What type of structure is 1008053?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008053, Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carlinville-1008053 (data as of October 13, 2026).