Tower 1209818 — Carmi, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209818 — tower (type not specified) near Carmi, 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 1209818 is a 56 m (185 ft) tower near Carmi, White County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1978. It is registered to CITY OF CARMI, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209818 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606915 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Feb 23, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-GL-1925-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Carmi, IL · FRN 0006141915
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 108 North Main Cross Street,
- City
- Carmi
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62821
- County
- White County
- County FIPS
- 17193
- Coordinates
- 38.09197, -88.15975
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1209818 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1209818 is about 31% below the 82 m average across the 32 structures registered in White County. It is about 18% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 26% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 50 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 117 m, which puts the top of the structure 173 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209818, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carmi in White County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.09197, -88.15975, with the site address filed as "108 North Main Cross Street,". White County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 65th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 25 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Harrisburg, IL · 1047011, a tower at 153 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 1209818 on Feb 23, 2000. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1209818?
The FCC record lists CITY OF CARMI of Carmi, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006141915. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 77-GL-1925-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1209818?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (185 ft), and 173 m (568 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209818?
The registered owner is CITY OF CARMI, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209818?
It is located near Carmi, White County, Illinois at 108 North Main Cross Street, (38.09197, -88.15975). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1209818?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in White County, IL?
White County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 65th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1209818, Carmi, White County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carmi-1209818 (data as of October 6, 2026).