Guyed tower 1245858 — Charleston, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1245858 — guyed tower near Charleston, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1245858 is a 153 m (502 ft) guyed tower near Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Apr 25, 2005. It is registered to Eastern Illinois University.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1245858 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645022 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-6701-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · FRN 0008114431
Location
- Address
- 7 Miles NNW of Coles County Memorial
- City
- Charleston
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61931
- County
- Coles County
- County FIPS
- 17029
- Coordinates
- 39.57083, -88.30708
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1245858 compared with others?
At 153 m, structure 1245858 is about twice the 73 m average across the 59 structures registered in Coles County. It is about 2.2 times the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 152 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 153 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 358 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1245858, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charleston in Coles County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.57083, -88.30708, with the site address filed as "7 Miles NNW of Coles County Memorial". 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 7,110 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1245858 on Aug 1, 2017. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 445 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1245858?
The FCC record lists Eastern Illinois University of Charleston, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008114431.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-6701-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1245858?
Its registered overall height above ground is 153 m (502 ft), and 358 m (1,173 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1245858?
The registered owner is Eastern Illinois University.
Where is antenna structure 1245858?
It is located near Charleston, Coles County, Illinois at 7 Miles NNW of Coles County Memorial (39.57083, -88.30708). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Apr 25, 2005.
What type of structure is 1245858?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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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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 1245858, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/charleston-1245858 (data as of October 13, 2026).