Monopole 1270286 — Carpentersville, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270286 — monopole near Carpentersville, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270286 is a 56 m (183 ft) monopole near Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 13, 2005. It is registered to SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1270286 |
| Unique system identifier | 2669633 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-387-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0018530147
Holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 505 Elm Ridge Road (IL46447-A)
- City
- Carpentersville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60110
- County
- Kane County
- County FIPS
- 17089
- Coordinates
- 42.11825, -88.26625
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1270286 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1270286 is roughly in line with the 56 m average across the 188 structures registered in Kane County. It is about 19% below 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 33% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1270286, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carpentersville in Kane County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.11825, -88.26625, with the site address filed as "505 Elm Ridge Road (IL46447-A)". Kane County has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 115 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 Elk Grove Village, IL · 1007548, a tower at 229 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 1270286 on Feb 13, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1270286?
The FCC record lists SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018530147. Across the registry it holds 2,703 structure registrations, the 7th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 111 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,119 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-387-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 1270286?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (183 ft), and 320 m (1,051 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1270286?
The registered owner is SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1270286?
It is located near Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois at 505 Elm Ridge Road (IL46447-A) (42.11825, -88.26625). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2005.
What type of structure is 1270286?
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 Kane County, IL?
Kane County has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, 115 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1270286, Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carpentersville-1270286 (data as of October 20, 2026).