Lattice tower 1217915 — Kinmundy, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217915 — lattice tower near Kinmundy, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217915 is a 61 m (200 ft) lattice tower near Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 13, 2001. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1217915 |
| Unique system identifier | 2615491 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Nov 24, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-12378-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9097 Baylis RD. (# 51051)
- City
- Kinmundy
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62854
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 17121
- Coordinates
- 38.76961, -88.88339
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1217915 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1217915 is about 21% below the 78 m average across the 64 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 11% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 16% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 174 m, which puts the top of the structure 235 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1217915, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kinmundy in Marion County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.76961, -88.88339, with the site address filed as "9097 Baylis RD. (# 51051)". Marion County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 56 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 Cartter, IL · 1038788, a tower at 300 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 1217915 on Nov 24, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1217915?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 881 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-12378-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1217915?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 235 m (770 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1217915?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1217915?
It is located near Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois at 9097 Baylis RD. (# 51051) (38.76961, -88.88339). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 13, 2001.
What type of structure is 1217915?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marion County, IL?
Marion County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, 56 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1217915, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/kinmundy-1217915 (data as of October 20, 2026).