Monopole 1257718 — Courtland, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257718 — monopole near Courtland, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257718 is a 40 m (130 ft) monopole near Courtland, DeKalb County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 2, 2007. It is registered to SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC, which holds 843 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257718 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656884 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 2, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 13, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-2574-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0022722425
Holds 843 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 164 N. Somonauk Rd (IL41056-T)
- City
- Courtland
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60112
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 17037
- Coordinates
- 41.92694, -88.68731
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257718 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1257718 is about 39% below the 65 m average across the 90 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is about 42% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 273 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257718, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Courtland in DeKalb County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.92694, -88.68731, with the site address filed as "164 N. Somonauk Rd (IL41056-T)". DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 62 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 Rochelle, IL · 1009197, a tower at 188 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 1257718 on Mar 13, 2020. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1257718?
The FCC record lists SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022722425. Across the registry it holds 843 structure registrations, the 33rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 49 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (308 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-2574-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1257718?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 312 m (1,024 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257718?
The registered owner is SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC, which holds 843 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257718?
It is located near Courtland, DeKalb County, Illinois at 164 N. Somonauk Rd (IL41056-T) (41.92694, -88.68731). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 2, 2007.
What type of structure is 1257718?
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 DeKalb County, IL?
DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 17th-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 1257718, Courtland, DeKalb County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/courtland-1257718 (data as of October 20, 2026).