Tower 1262842 — Golconda, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262842 — 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 1262842 is a 93 m (304 ft) tower near Golconda, Pope County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 7, 2009. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,051 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262842 |
| Unique system identifier | 2662189 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 7, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Jun 14, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-2060-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 7,051 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Rt. 146 130521-16
- City
- Golconda
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62938
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 17151
- Coordinates
- 37.37925, -88.66297
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1262842 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1262842 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 15 structures registered in Pope County. It is about 35% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 264 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262842, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Golconda in Pope County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.37925, -88.66297, with the site address filed as "Rt. 146 130521-16". Pope County has 15 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 7,113 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Kevil, KY · 1042698, a structure at 496 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 1262842 on Jun 14, 2017. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1262842?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,051 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 2009-AGL-2060-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 1262842?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 264 m (865 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262842?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,051 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262842?
It is located near Golconda, Pope County, Illinois at Rt. 146 130521-16 (37.37925, -88.66297). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 7, 2009.
What type of structure is 1262842?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pope County, IL?
Pope County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 95th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1262842, Golconda, Pope County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/golconda-1262842 (data as of October 20, 2026).