Tower 1008795 — Nelson, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008795 — tower (type not specified) near Nelson, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.

Overall height

79 m

258 ft

Support structure

79 m

Top above sea level

274 m

Ground elevation

195 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)	1008795
Unique system identifier	113434
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Sep 4, 2009
Registration issued	Jul 13, 2009

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2009-AGL-2172-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

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

Omaha, NE · FRN 0001539048

Holds 1,115 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: UP RIGHT OF WAY AND W BASSETT ST.
City: Nelson
State: Illinois
ZIP: 61021
County FIPS: 17103
Coordinates: 41.79636, -89.60700

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1008795?

Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 274 m (898 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1008795?

The registered owner is UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 1,115 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1008795?

It is located near Nelson, Illinois at UP RIGHT OF WAY AND W BASSETT ST. (41.79636, -89.60700). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 4, 2009.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008795, weekly bulk file.