Tower 1016047 — East Peoria, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016047 — tower (type not specified) near East Peoria, 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 1016047 is a 168 m (551 ft) tower near East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 17, 1976. It is registered to Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016047 |
| Unique system identifier | 118907 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 17, 1976 |
| Registration issued | May 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4355-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Irving, TX · FRN 0009961889
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5 MI SE OF PEORIA
- City
- East Peoria
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61611
- County
- Tazewell County
- County FIPS
- 17179
- Coordinates
- 40.63500, -89.53861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016047 compared with others?
At 168 m, structure 1016047 is about twice the 84 m average across the 99 structures registered in Tazewell County. It is about 2.4 times 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 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 150 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 168 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 394 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016047, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near East Peoria in Tazewell County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.63500, -89.53861, with the site address filed as "5 MI SE OF PEORIA". Tazewell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 73 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 Congerville, IL · 1010146, a tower at 307 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 1016047 on May 28, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1016047?
The FCC record lists Nexstar Media Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009961889. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 149th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 6 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4355-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016047?
Its registered overall height above ground is 168 m (551 ft), and 394 m (1,291 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016047?
The registered owner is Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016047?
It is located near East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois at 5 MI SE OF PEORIA (40.63500, -89.53861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 17, 1976.
What type of structure is 1016047?
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 Tazewell County, IL?
Tazewell County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, 73 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1016047, East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/east-peoria-1016047 (data as of October 13, 2026).