5-tower array 1009780 — Charleston, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009780 — antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) near Charleston, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009780 is a 54 m (176 ft) 5-tower array near Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 9, 2012. It is registered to Hart Media Group LLC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009780 |
| Unique system identifier | 114193 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) (5TA5) |
| Date constructed | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Aug 31, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-8165-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
Rochester, IL · FRN 0036793693
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 5 RR 2 BOX 185A
- City
- Charleston
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61920
- County
- Coles County
- County FIPS
- 17029
- Coordinates
- 39.50517, -88.21392
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009780 compared with others?
At 54 m, structure 1009780 is about 26% below the 73 m average across the 59 structures registered in Coles County. It is about 22% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 96 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (5TA5), the average overall height is 91 m, so this one is about 41% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 54 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 200 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009780, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charleston in Coles County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.50517, -88.21392, with the site address filed as "TWR 5 RR 2 BOX 185A". Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 45 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 Charleston, IL · 1017210, a structure at 186 m (dismantled).
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 1009780 on Aug 31, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009780?
The FCC record lists Hart Media Group LLC of Rochester, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0036793693. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-8165-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 1009780?
Its registered overall height above ground is 54 m (176 ft), and 254 m (833 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009780?
The registered owner is Hart Media Group LLC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009780?
It is located near Charleston, Coles County, Illinois at TWR 5 RR 2 BOX 185A (39.50517, -88.21392). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 9, 2012.
What type of structure is 1009780?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 5TA5, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5)". 96 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Coles County, IL?
Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009780, weekly bulk file.
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 1009780, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/charleston-1009780 (data as of October 13, 2026).