Lattice tower 1285179 — Mount Pulaski, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285179 — lattice tower near Mount Pulaski, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285179 is a 78 m (257 ft) lattice tower near Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 9, 2013. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285179 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684607 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-16441-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1191 State Route 54 (IL17509-A)
- City
- Mount Pulaski
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62634
- County
- Logan County
- County FIPS
- 17107
- Coordinates
- 39.95808, -89.37103
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285179 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1285179 is about 30% above the 60 m average across the 65 structures registered in Logan County. It is about 14% above 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 180 m, which puts the top of the structure 259 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285179, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mount Pulaski in Logan County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.95808, -89.37103, with the site address filed as "1191 State Route 54 (IL17509-A)". Logan County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 44 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 1285179 on Jan 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1285179?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 62 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-16441-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1285179?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 259 m (849 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285179?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285179?
It is located near Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois at 1191 State Route 54 (IL17509-A) (39.95808, -89.37103). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 9, 2013.
What type of structure is 1285179?
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 Logan County, IL?
Logan County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 31st-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 1285179, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/mount-pulaski-1285179 (data as of October 13, 2026).