Monopole 1298426 — Effingham, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298426 — monopole near Effingham, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.

Overall height

18 m

60 ft

Support structure

18 m

Top above sea level

196 m

Ground elevation

178 m

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This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1298426
Unique system identifier	2697945
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Monopole (MTOWER)
Date constructed	Feb 29, 2016
Registration issued	Oct 17, 2024

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2013-AGL-2896-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

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

Homewood, IL · FRN 0002849362

Holds 98 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 1 mile South of Jaycee Ave and IC crossing
City: Effingham
State: Illinois
ZIP: 62401
County FIPS: 17049
Coordinates: 39.08094, -88.55775

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1298426?

Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 196 m (644 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1298426?

The registered owner is ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 98 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1298426?

It is located near Effingham, Illinois at 1 mile South of Jaycee Ave and IC crossing (39.08094, -88.55775). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 29, 2016.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298426, weekly bulk file.