Tower 1062697 — Markham, IL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1062697 — tower (type not specified) near Markham, 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 1062697 is a 46 m (150 ft) tower near Markham, Cook County, Illinois. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Dec 5, 1994. It is registered to NEXTEL WEST CORPORATION DBA = NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1062697 |
| Unique system identifier | 106730 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 5, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Mar 29, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-0709-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
NEXTEL WEST CORPORATION DBA = NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
Oak Brook, IL
Location
- Address
- 16850 S. RICHMOND
- City
- Markham
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60467
- County
- Cook County
- County FIPS
- 17031
- Coordinates
- 41.59306, -87.87972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1062697 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1062697 is roughly in line with the 48 m average across the 965 structures registered in Cook County. It is about 34% below 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 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 212 m, which puts the top of the structure 258 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1062697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Markham in Cook County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.59306, -87.87972, with the site address filed as "16850 S. RICHMOND". Cook County has 965 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 641 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 Chicago, IL · 1032959, a building tower at 527 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1062697 on Mar 29, 1999. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 292 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1062697?
The FCC record lists NEXTEL WEST CORPORATION DBA = NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS of Oak Brook, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-0709-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1062697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (150 ft), and 258 m (845 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1062697?
The registered owner is NEXTEL WEST CORPORATION DBA = NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1062697?
It is located near Markham, Cook County, Illinois at 16850 S. RICHMOND (41.59306, -87.87972). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Dec 5, 1994.
What type of structure is 1062697?
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 Cook County, IL?
Cook County has 965 FCC-registered antenna structures, 641 of them constructed — the largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1062697, 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 1062697, Markham, Cook County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/markham-1062697 (data as of October 13, 2026).