Tower 1251636 — Carrier Mills, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1251636 — tower (type not specified) near Carrier Mills, 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 1251636 is a 108 m (355 ft) tower near Carrier Mills, Saline County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 28, 2006. It is registered to Southern Illinois Power Cooperative, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1251636 |
| Unique system identifier | 2650800 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 28, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jan 9, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AGL-6300-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
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative
Marion, IL · FRN 0002816098
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.2 miles NW of
- City
- Carrier Mills
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62917
- County
- Saline County
- County FIPS
- 17165
- Coordinates
- 37.70153, -88.63644
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1251636 compared with others?
At 108 m, structure 1251636 is about 41% above the 77 m average across the 26 structures registered in Saline County. It is about 57% 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 about 42% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 108 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 119 m, which puts the top of the structure 227 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1251636, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carrier Mills in Saline County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.70153, -88.63644, with the site address filed as "1.2 miles NW of". Saline County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 83rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 18 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 Creal Springs, IL · 1047010, a tower at 316 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 1251636 on Jan 9, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1251636?
The FCC record lists Southern Illinois Power Cooperative of Marion, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002816098. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AGL-6300-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 1251636?
Its registered overall height above ground is 108 m (355 ft), and 227 m (746 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1251636?
The registered owner is Southern Illinois Power Cooperative, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1251636?
It is located near Carrier Mills, Saline County, Illinois at 1.2 miles NW of (37.70153, -88.63644). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 28, 2006.
What type of structure is 1251636?
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 Saline County, IL?
Saline County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 83rd-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 1251636, Carrier Mills, Saline County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carrier-mills-1251636 (data as of October 13, 2026).