3-tower array 1059554 — Galesburg, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059554 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) near Galesburg, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059554 is a 109 m (356 ft) 3-tower array near Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1978. It is registered to WPW Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059554 |
| Unique system identifier | 619661 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) (3TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2011 |
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
Dekalb, IL · FRN 0002834455
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TOWER 1-1.6 MILES EAST OF CITY LIMITS ON FREMONT ROAD
- 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 1059554 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1059554 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 379 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is about 25% 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 1059554, 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 "TOWER 1-1.6 MILES EAST OF CITY LIMITS ON FREMONT ROAD". 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 "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 1059554 on Jan 27, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1059554?
The FCC record lists WPW Broadcasting, Inc. of Dekalb, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002834455. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 3 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA2 (1 registrations).
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 1059554?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (356 ft), and 349 m (1,146 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059554?
The registered owner is WPW Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1059554?
It is located near Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois at TOWER 1-1.6 MILES EAST OF CITY LIMITS ON FREMONT ROAD (40.96167, -90.30806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1059554?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3)". 379 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 1059554, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/galesburg-1059554 (data as of October 13, 2026).