Tower 1280273 — Flanagan, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280273 — tower (type not specified) near Flanagan, 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 1280273 is a 79 m (258 ft) tower near Flanagan, Livingston County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 2011. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,812 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280273 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679701 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-7742-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,812 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4295 E. 1700 N RD
- City
- Flanagan
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61740
- County
- Livingston County
- County FIPS
- 17105
- Coordinates
- 40.87161, -88.84908
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280273 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1280273 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 67 structures registered in Livingston County. It is about 14% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 283 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280273, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Flanagan in Livingston County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.87161, -88.84908, with the site address filed as "4295 E. 1700 N RD". Livingston County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Congerville, IL · 1010146, a tower at 307 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 1280273 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1280273?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,812 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 173 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-7742-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280273?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 283 m (929 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280273?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,812 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280273?
It is located near Flanagan, Livingston County, Illinois at 4295 E. 1700 N RD (40.87161, -88.84908). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 7, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280273?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Livingston County, IL?
Livingston County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1280273, Flanagan, Livingston County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/flanagan-1280273 (data as of October 6, 2026).