Tower 1009003 — Fairfield, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009003 — tower (type not specified) near Fairfield, 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 1009003 is a 105 m (344 ft) tower near Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 19, 1996. It is registered to WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WFIW AM WFIW FM WOKZ FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009003 |
| Unique system identifier | 113611 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AGL-3788-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WFIW AM WFIW FM WOKZ FM
Fairfield, IL
Location
- Address
- HWY 15 E .4 MI E
- City
- Fairfield
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62837
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 17191
- Coordinates
- 38.37944, -88.32583
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009003 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1009003 is about 31% above the 80 m average across the 39 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about 52% 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 site's filed ground elevation is 137 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009003, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairfield in Wayne County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.37944, -88.32583, with the site address filed as "HWY 15 E .4 MI E". Wayne County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 30 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 Olney, IL · 1047384, a tower at 168 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 1009003 on Feb 18, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009003?
The FCC record lists WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WFIW AM WFIW FM WOKZ FM of Fairfield, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AGL-3788-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1009003?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (344 ft), and 242 m (794 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009003?
The registered owner is WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO INC DBA = WFIW AM WFIW FM WOKZ FM.
Where is antenna structure 1009003?
It is located near Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois at HWY 15 E .4 MI E (38.37944, -88.32583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 19, 1996.
What type of structure is 1009003?
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 Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009003, 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 1009003, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/fairfield-1009003 (data as of October 13, 2026).