Guyed tower 1056343 — Mechanicsburg, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1056343 — guyed tower near Mechanicsburg, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.

Overall height

158 m

518 ft

Support structure

158 m

Top above sea level

340 m

Ground elevation

183 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1056343
Unique system identifier	616969
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Guyed tower (GTOWER)
Date constructed	Jan 1, 1974
Registration issued	Oct 5, 2021

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2021-AGL-25159-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1M
Painting / lighting spec	4, 8, 15
Marking / lighting code	FAA Style E (7)

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

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, IL · FRN 0009140542

Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 10981 DARNELL RD
City: Mechanicsburg
State: Illinois
ZIP: 62545
County FIPS: 17167
Coordinates: 39.78369, -89.44617

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1056343?

Its registered overall height above ground is 158 m (518 ft), and 340 m (1,117 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1056343?

The registered owner is UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1056343?

It is located near Mechanicsburg, Illinois at 10981 DARNELL RD (39.78369, -89.44617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1056343, weekly bulk file.