4-tower array 1009661 — Highland, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009661 — antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) near Highland, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009661 is a 130 m (425 ft) 4-tower array near Highland, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 17, 1993. It is registered to Birach Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 53 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009661 |
| Unique system identifier | 114128 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) (4TA4) |
| Date constructed | Jun 17, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Jul 13, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4236-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Birach Broadcasting Corporation
Southfield, MI · FRN 0003766847
Holds 53 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 4 13063 WINU DR
- City
- Highland
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62249
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.75583, -89.65556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009661 compared with others?
At 130 m, structure 1009661 is about 89% above the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is about 88% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 300 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA4), the average overall height is 81 m, so this one is about 59% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 128 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 130 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 158 m, which puts the top of the structure 288 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009661, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Highland in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.75583, -89.65556, with the site address filed as "TWR 4 13063 WINU DR". 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 7,108 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 1009661 on Jul 13, 2020. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009661?
The FCC record lists Birach Broadcasting Corporation of Southfield, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003766847. Across the registry it holds 53 structure registrations, the 331st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA3 (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4236-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009661?
Its registered overall height above ground is 130 m (425 ft), and 288 m (945 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009661?
The registered owner is Birach Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 53 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009661?
It is located near Highland, Madison County, Illinois at TWR 4 13063 WINU DR (38.75583, -89.65556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 17, 1993.
What type of structure is 1009661?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA4, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4)". 300 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1009661, Highland, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/highland-1009661 (data as of October 6, 2026).