2-tower array 1012921 — Mt Vernon, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012921 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Mt Vernon, Illinois.

Overall height

159 m

521 ft

Support structure

139 m

Top above sea level

332 m

Ground elevation

174 m

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This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1012921
Unique system identifier	116475
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2TA1)
Date constructed	Jul 31, 1980
Registration issued	Nov 10, 2016

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	96-AGL-4271-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1J
Painting / lighting spec	3, 4, 5, 13
Marking / lighting code	FAA Style A (9)

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

WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, LLC

Mount Vernon, IL · FRN 0011303625

Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: TWR 1 .1 MI W OF RT 1680 N AND IL37
City: Mt Vernon
State: Illinois
ZIP: 62864
County FIPS: 17081
Coordinates: 38.37083, -88.92222

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1012921?

Its registered overall height above ground is 159 m (521 ft), and 332 m (1,091 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1012921?

The registered owner is WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, LLC, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1012921?

It is located near Mt Vernon, Illinois at TWR 1 .1 MI W OF RT 1680 N AND IL37 (38.37083, -88.92222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 31, 1980.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012921, weekly bulk file.