Structure 1061539 — Crete, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061539 — unspecified structure near Crete, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061539 is a 68 m (223 ft) structure near Crete, Will County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 31, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 6, 2016. It is registered to WCFJ, INC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1061539 |
| Unique system identifier | 621435 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Oct 31, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 6, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-0390-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
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004078077
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 8 - 25651 S. SANGAMON RD.
- City
- Crete
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60417
- County
- Will County
- County FIPS
- 17197
- Coordinates
- 41.42444, -87.63944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1061539 compared with others?
At 68 m, structure 1061539 is about 12% above the 61 m average across the 330 structures registered in Will County. It is roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 234 m, which puts the top of the structure 302 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1061539, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Crete in Will County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.42444, -87.63944, with the site address filed as "TWR 8 - 25651 S. SANGAMON RD.". Will County has 330 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 230 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 Crown Point, IN · 1029219, a guyed tower at 308 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1061539 on Oct 26, 2016. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 613 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1061539?
The FCC record lists WCFJ, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004078077. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-0390-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 1061539?
Its registered overall height above ground is 68 m (223 ft), and 302 m (991 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1061539?
The registered owner is WCFJ, INC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1061539?
It is located near Crete, Will County, Illinois at TWR 8 - 25651 S. SANGAMON RD. (41.42444, -87.63944). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 31, 1999.
What type of structure is 1061539?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Will County, IL?
Will County has 330 FCC-registered antenna structures, 230 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061539, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1061539, Crete, Will County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/crete-1061539 (data as of October 6, 2026).