Tower 1009571 — Edwardsville, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009571 — tower (type not specified) near Edwardsville, 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 1009571 is a 146 m (480 ft) tower near Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1970. It is registered to SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV BOARD OF TRUSTEES DBA = WSIE RADIO STATION, which holds 100 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009571 |
| Unique system identifier | 114083 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 68-CHI-691-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV BOARD OF TRUSTEES DBA = WSIE RADIO STATION
Edwardsville, IL · FRN 0002787893
Holds 100 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 594 METERS W OF IL RT 157 3.86 KM SW OF COURTHOUSE
- City
- Edwardsville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62025
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.78500, -89.98639
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1009571 compared with others?
At 146 m, structure 1009571 is about twice the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 142 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 146 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 174 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009571, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Edwardsville in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.78500, -89.98639, with the site address filed as "594 METERS W OF IL RT 157 3.86 KM SW OF COURTHOUSE". Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 122 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 St. Louis, MO · 1261728, a tower at 369 m (canceled).
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 1009571 on Feb 20, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009571?
The FCC record lists SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV BOARD OF TRUSTEES DBA = WSIE RADIO STATION of Edwardsville, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002787893. Across the registry it holds 100 structure registrations, the 193rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 100 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (96 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 68-CHI-691-OE, 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 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009571?
Its registered overall height above ground is 146 m (480 ft), and 320 m (1,050 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009571?
The registered owner is SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV BOARD OF TRUSTEES DBA = WSIE RADIO STATION, which holds 100 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009571?
It is located near Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois at 594 METERS W OF IL RT 157 3.86 KM SW OF COURTHOUSE (38.78500, -89.98639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1009571?
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 Madison County, IL?
Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009571, 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 1009571, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/edwardsville-1009571 (data as of October 13, 2026).