3-tower array 1028577 — Galesburg, IL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028577 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Galesburg, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028577 is a 109 m (356 ft) 3-tower array near Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Dec 11, 1978. It is registered to NORTHERN BROADCAST GROUP INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028577 |
| Unique system identifier | 102323 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Dec 11, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-2753-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
NORTHERN BROADCAST GROUP INC
Galesburg, IL
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - ON FREMONT RD 1.6 MI E
- City
- Galesburg
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61401
- County
- Knox County
- County FIPS
- 17095
- Coordinates
- 40.96167, -90.30806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028577 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1028577 is about 46% above the 74 m average across the 65 structures registered in Knox County. It is about 58% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 108 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 349 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028577, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.96167, -90.30806, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - ON FREMONT RD 1.6 MI E". Knox County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 54 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 "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1028577 on Sep 5, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 292 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1028577?
The FCC record lists NORTHERN BROADCAST GROUP INC of Galesburg, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-2753-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1028577?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (356 ft), and 349 m (1,146 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028577?
The registered owner is NORTHERN BROADCAST GROUP INC.
Where is antenna structure 1028577?
It is located near Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois at TWR 2 - ON FREMONT RD 1.6 MI E (40.96167, -90.30806). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Dec 11, 1978.
What type of structure is 1028577?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Knox County, IL?
Knox County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1028577, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/galesburg-1028577 (data as of October 13, 2026).