Tower 1261979 — Godfrey, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261979 — tower (type not specified) near Godfrey, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261979 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 28, 2008. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261979 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661326 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 28, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-1260-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SW CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF W DELMAR AND CLIFTON TERRACE ROAD
- City
- Godfrey
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62035
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.93947, -90.25325
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Building · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1261979 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1261979 is about 15% above the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is about 15% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 186 m, which puts the top of the structure 265 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261979, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Godfrey in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.93947, -90.25325, with the site address filed as "SW CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF W DELMAR AND CLIFTON TERRACE ROAD". Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 122 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 St. Louis, MO · 1261728, a tower at 369 m (canceled).
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 1261979 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1261979?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 173 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-1260-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 1261979?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 265 m (871 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261979?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261979?
It is located near Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois at SW CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF W DELMAR AND CLIFTON TERRACE ROAD (38.93947, -90.25325). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 28, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261979?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Madison County, IL?
Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1261979, Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/godfrey-1261979 (data as of October 13, 2026).