Lattice tower 1295459 — Germantown, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1295459 — lattice tower near Germantown, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1295459 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Germantown, Clinton County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 30, 2016. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1295459 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694978 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-7245-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003290673
Holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8559 Drive In Road
- City
- Germantown
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62245
- County
- Clinton County
- County FIPS
- 17027
- Coordinates
- 38.54742, -89.55403
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1295459 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1295459 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 56 structures registered in Clinton County. It is about 17% 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 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 130 m, which puts the top of the structure 211 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1295459, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Germantown in Clinton County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.54742, -89.55403, with the site address filed as "8559 Drive In Road". Clinton County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 37 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 Germantown, IL · 1245875, a tower at 230 m (granted (not yet 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 1295459 on Feb 7, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1295459?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,050 structure registrations, the 2nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,879 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-7245-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 1295459?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 211 m (693 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1295459?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1295459?
It is located near Germantown, Clinton County, Illinois at 8559 Drive In Road (38.54742, -89.55403). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 30, 2016.
What type of structure is 1295459?
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 Clinton County, IL?
Clinton County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 41st-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 1295459, Germantown, Clinton County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/germantown-1295459 (data as of October 13, 2026).