Guyed tower 1256183 — Gibson, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256183 — guyed tower near Gibson, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256183 is a 78 m (255 ft) guyed tower near Gibson, Ford County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 28, 2007. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,049 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256183 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655348 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jun 14, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-16391-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 7,049 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 300 East Lynn Street (Gibson)
- City
- Gibson
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60936
- County
- Ford County
- County FIPS
- 17053
- Coordinates
- 40.44981, -88.37178
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256183 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1256183 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 39 structures registered in Ford County. It is about 13% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 225 m, which puts the top of the structure 303 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256183, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gibson in Ford County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.44981, -88.37178, with the site address filed as "300 East Lynn Street (Gibson)". Ford County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 52nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 30 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 Scott Township, IL · 1016057, a tower at 300 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 1256183 on Jun 14, 2017. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1256183?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,049 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 2016-AGL-16391-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 1256183?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 303 m (993 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256183?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,049 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256183?
It is located near Gibson, Ford County, Illinois at 300 East Lynn Street (Gibson) (40.44981, -88.37178). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 28, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256183?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Ford County, IL?
Ford County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 52nd-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 1256183, Gibson, Ford County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/gibson-1256183 (data as of October 6, 2026).