Guyed tower 1018587 — Mattoon, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018587 — guyed tower near Mattoon, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018587 is a 75 m (245 ft) guyed tower near Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 5, 2021. It is registered to ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 98 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1018587 |
| Unique system identifier | 120969 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Oct 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-1999-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY
Homewood, IL · FRN 0002849362
Holds 98 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .14 mi NW Int S 26th St and Xing
- City
- Mattoon
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61938
- County
- Coles County
- County FIPS
- 17029
- Coordinates
- 39.47933, -88.38961
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1018587 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1018587 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 59 structures registered in Coles County. It is roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 30% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 220 m, which puts the top of the structure 294 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1018587, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mattoon in Coles County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.47933, -88.38961, with the site address filed as ".14 mi NW Int S 26th St and Xing". Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 45 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 Charleston, IL · 1017210, a structure at 186 m (dismantled).
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 1018587 on Oct 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1018587?
The FCC record lists ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY of Homewood, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002849362. Across the registry it holds 98 structure registrations, the 202nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 32 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (29 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AGL-1999-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1018587?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (245 ft), and 294 m (966 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1018587?
The registered owner is ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 98 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1018587?
It is located near Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois at .14 mi NW Int S 26th St and Xing (39.47933, -88.38961). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 5, 2021.
What type of structure is 1018587?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Coles County, IL?
Coles County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1018587, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mattoon-1018587 (data as of October 13, 2026).