Lattice tower 1299307 — Franklin, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299307 — lattice tower near Franklin, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299307 is a 94 m (308 ft) lattice tower near Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 30, 2016. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1299307 |
| Unique system identifier | 2698826 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-11284-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 38 North Dr
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62638
- County
- Morgan County
- County FIPS
- 17137
- Coordinates
- 39.61367, -90.03486
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299307 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1299307 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 54 structures registered in Morgan County. It is about 36% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 298 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299307, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklin in Morgan County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.61367, -90.03486, with the site address filed as "38 North Dr". Morgan County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 42 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 Franklin, IL · 1317186, a guyed tower at 298 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 1299307 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1299307?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. 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 2014-AGL-11284-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1299307?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 298 m (979 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299307?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299307?
It is located near Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois at 38 North Dr (39.61367, -90.03486). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 30, 2016.
What type of structure is 1299307?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Morgan County, IL?
Morgan County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 44th-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 1299307, Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/franklin-1299307 (data as of October 13, 2026).