Tower 1009867 — Elkhart, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009867 — tower (type not specified) near Elkhart, 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 1009867 is a 76 m (250 ft) tower near Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 1974, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 29, 2011. It is registered to MidAmerica Towers, Inc., which holds 31 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009867 |
| Unique system identifier | 114261 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 1974 |
| Registration issued | May 7, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 29, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-AGL-1639-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Mokena, IL · FRN 0006147490
Holds 31 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4.1 MI ESE
- City
- Elkhart
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62634
- County
- Logan County
- County FIPS
- 17107
- Coordinates
- 40.00694, -89.40417
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009867 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1009867 is about 27% above the 60 m average across the 65 structures registered in Logan County. It is about 11% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 193 m, which puts the top of the structure 269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009867, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elkhart in Logan County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.00694, -89.40417, with the site address filed as "4.1 MI ESE". Logan County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 44 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 Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1009867 on May 7, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009867?
The FCC record lists MidAmerica Towers, Inc. of Mokena, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006147490. Across the registry it holds 31 structure registrations, including 13 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-AGL-1639-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009867?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 269 m (882 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009867?
The registered owner is MidAmerica Towers, Inc., which holds 31 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009867?
It is located near Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois at 4.1 MI ESE (40.00694, -89.40417). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 7, 1974.
What type of structure is 1009867?
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 Logan County, IL?
Logan County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 31st-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 1009867, Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/elkhart-1009867 (data as of October 13, 2026).