Tower 1045897 — Erie, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045897 — tower (type not specified) near Erie, 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 1045897 is a 105 m (345 ft) tower near Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 26, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 3, 2002. It is registered to UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045897 |
| Unique system identifier | 608468 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jan 30, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 3, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0343-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1/4 MI N OF INT MOLINE RD & WILMONT RD
- City
- Erie
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61250
- County
- Whiteside County
- County FIPS
- 17195
- Coordinates
- 41.67639, -90.05611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1045897 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1045897 is about 25% above the 84 m average across the 53 structures registered in Whiteside County. It is about 53% 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 about 38% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 105 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 180 m, which puts the top of the structure 285 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045897, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Erie in Whiteside County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.67639, -90.05611, with the site address filed as "1/4 MI N OF INT MOLINE RD & WILMONT RD". Whiteside County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 45 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 Lynn Center, IL · 1225582, a guyed tower at 334 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 1045897 on Jan 30, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1045897?
The FCC record lists UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 345 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-0343-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1045897?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (345 ft), and 285 m (936 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045897?
The registered owner is UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1045897?
It is located near Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois at 1/4 MI N OF INT MOLINE RD & WILMONT RD (41.67639, -90.05611). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 26, 1998.
What type of structure is 1045897?
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 Whiteside County, IL?
Whiteside County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 46th-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 1045897, Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/erie-1045897 (data as of October 13, 2026).