Tower 1008645 — Mc Leansboro, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008645 — tower (type not specified) near Mc Leansboro, 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 1008645 is a 89 m (293 ft) tower near Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 11, 1965. It is registered to Eakins Communications, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008645 |
| Unique system identifier | 113322 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 11, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-4028-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Manteno, IL · FRN 0010375160
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MC LEANSBORO RD
- City
- Mc Leansboro
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62829
- County
- Hamilton County
- County FIPS
- 17065
- Coordinates
- 38.03222, -88.56806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008645 compared with others?
At 89 m, structure 1008645 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 17 structures registered in Hamilton County. It is about 30% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 17% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 89 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 172 m, which puts the top of the structure 261 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008645, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mc Leansboro in Hamilton County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.03222, -88.56806, with the site address filed as "MC LEANSBORO RD". Hamilton County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 92nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 14 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 Mt Vernon, IL · 1012921, a 2-tower array at 159 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 1008645 on Feb 18, 2004. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008645?
The FCC record lists Eakins Communications of Manteno, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010375160. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-4028-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008645?
Its registered overall height above ground is 89 m (293 ft), and 261 m (857 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008645?
The registered owner is Eakins Communications, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008645?
It is located near Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois at MC LEANSBORO RD (38.03222, -88.56806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 11, 1965.
What type of structure is 1008645?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hamilton County, IL?
Hamilton County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 92nd-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 1008645, Mc Leansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mc-leansboro-1008645 (data as of October 20, 2026).