Tower 1282965 — Macomb, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282965 — tower (type not specified) near Macomb, 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 1282965 is a 148 m (487 ft) tower near Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 25, 2012. It is registered to Western Illinois University, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1282965 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682393 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-6082-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Macomb, IL · FRN 0004287942
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WIUM Horn Lodge
- City
- Macomb
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61455
- County
- McDonough County
- County FIPS
- 17109
- Coordinates
- 40.42781, -90.68289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1282965 compared with others?
At 148 m, structure 1282965 is about 69% above the 88 m average across the 38 structures registered in McDonough County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 207 m, which puts the top of the structure 356 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1282965, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Macomb in McDonough County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.42781, -90.68289, with the site address filed as "WIUM Horn Lodge". McDonough County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 31 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 Bowen, IL · 1063309, a tower at 294 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 1282965 on Feb 21, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1282965?
The FCC record lists Western Illinois University of Macomb, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004287942. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-6082-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1282965?
Its registered overall height above ground is 148 m (487 ft), and 356 m (1,167 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1282965?
The registered owner is Western Illinois University, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1282965?
It is located near Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois at WIUM Horn Lodge (40.42781, -90.68289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 25, 2012.
What type of structure is 1282965?
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 McDonough County, IL?
McDonough County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 54th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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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 1282965, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/macomb-1282965 (data as of October 13, 2026).