Guyed tower 1056343 — Mechanicsburg, IL
ConstructedFCC 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.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1056343 is a 158 m (518 ft) guyed tower near Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
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
- Sangamon County
- County FIPS
- 17167
- Coordinates
- 39.78369, -89.44617
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1056343 compared with others?
At 158 m, structure 1056343 is about twice the 79 m average across the 144 structures registered in Sangamon County. It is about 2.3 times 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 48% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1056343, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mechanicsburg in Sangamon County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.78369, -89.44617, with the site address filed as "10981 DARNELL RD". Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 109 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 Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1056343 on Oct 5, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1056343?
The FCC record lists UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD of Springfield, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009140542. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AGL-25159-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 15.
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, Sangamon County, Illinois at 10981 DARNELL RD (39.78369, -89.44617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1056343?
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 Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1056343, Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mechanicsburg-1056343 (data as of October 13, 2026).