Lattice tower 1316673 — Metropolis, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316673 — lattice tower near Metropolis, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316673 is a 66 m (217 ft) lattice tower near Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 26, 2021. It is registered to Uniti Towers LLC, which holds 1,232 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1316673 |
| Unique system identifier | 2716457 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Oct 21, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-5142-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Little Rock, AR · FRN 0025999053
Holds 1,232 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5163 Gurley Road
- City
- Metropolis
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62960
- County
- Massac County
- County FIPS
- 17127
- Coordinates
- 37.17386, -88.69539
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1316673 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1316673 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 37 structures registered in Massac County. It is roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 63 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 116 m, which puts the top of the structure 182 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1316673, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Metropolis in Massac County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.17386, -88.69539, with the site address filed as "5163 Gurley Road". Massac County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 29 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 Kevil, KY · 1042698, a structure at 496 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 1316673 on Oct 21, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1316673?
The FCC record lists Uniti Towers LLC of Little Rock, AR as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025999053. Across the registry it holds 1,232 structure registrations, the 23rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 61 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (737 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AGL-5142-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1316673?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (217 ft), and 182 m (596 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1316673?
The registered owner is Uniti Towers LLC, which holds 1,232 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1316673?
It is located near Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois at 5163 Gurley Road (37.17386, -88.69539). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 26, 2021.
What type of structure is 1316673?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Massac County, IL?
Massac County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 56th-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 1316673, Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/metropolis-1316673 (data as of October 13, 2026).