Tower 1008129 — Hoopeston, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008129 — tower (type not specified) near Hoopeston, 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 1008129 is a 91 m (297 ft) tower near Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 28, 1996. It is registered to ILLINOIS VALLEY CELLULAR RSA 2 III PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008129 |
| Unique system identifier | 112911 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 28, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Nov 15, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AGL-3554-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
ILLINOIS VALLEY CELLULAR RSA 2 III PARTNERSHIP
Marseilles, IL · FRN 0005262654
Location
- Address
- DIXIE HWY ST RT 1
- City
- Hoopeston
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60942
- County
- Vermilion County
- County FIPS
- 17183
- Coordinates
- 40.45194, -87.68667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008129 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1008129 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 84 structures registered in Vermilion County. It is about 32% 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 215 m, which puts the top of the structure 306 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008129, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hoopeston in Vermilion County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.45194, -87.68667, with the site address filed as "DIXIE HWY ST RT 1". Vermilion County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 65 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 Horner, IL · 1036562, a tower at 408 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 1008129 on Nov 15, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008129?
The FCC record lists ILLINOIS VALLEY CELLULAR RSA 2 III PARTNERSHIP of Marseilles, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005262654.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AGL-3554-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008129?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (297 ft), and 306 m (1,004 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008129?
The registered owner is ILLINOIS VALLEY CELLULAR RSA 2 III PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1008129?
It is located near Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois at DIXIE HWY ST RT 1 (40.45194, -87.68667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 28, 1996.
What type of structure is 1008129?
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 Vermilion County, IL?
Vermilion County has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 65 of them constructed — the 20th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008129, 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 1008129, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/hoopeston-1008129 (data as of October 13, 2026).