Tower 1042243 — Golconda, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042243 — tower (type not specified) near Golconda, 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 1042243 is a 111 m (363 ft) tower near Golconda, Pope County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1990. It is registered to Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042243 |
| Unique system identifier | 605465 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Nov 15, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-AGL-601-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Bristol, VA · FRN 0002071504
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14.7 MI S
- City
- Golconda
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62938
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 17151
- Coordinates
- 37.23444, -88.49667
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1042243 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1042243 is about 25% above the 89 m average across the 14 structures registered in Pope County. It is about 61% 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 about 45% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 161 m, which puts the top of the structure 272 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Golconda in Pope County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.23444, -88.49667, with the site address filed as "14.7 MI S". Pope County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 95th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 13 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 Creal Springs, IL · 1047010, a tower at 316 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 1042243 on Nov 15, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1042243?
The FCC record lists Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Bristol, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002071504. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 1 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-AGL-601-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (363 ft), and 272 m (891 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042243?
The registered owner is Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042243?
It is located near Golconda, Pope County, Illinois at 14.7 MI S (37.23444, -88.49667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1042243?
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 Pope County, IL?
Pope County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 95th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042243, weekly bulk file.
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 1042243, Golconda, Pope County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/golconda-1042243 (data as of October 13, 2026).