Structure 1016521 — New Salem, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016521 — unspecified structure near New Salem, Illinois.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016521 is a 106 m (349 ft) structure near New Salem, Pike County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 30, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 5, 2025. It is registered to SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, which holds 503 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016521 |
| Unique system identifier | 100346 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 5, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-AGL-2088-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Plano, TX · FRN 0004334249
Holds 503 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- CR2, N of CR2100
- City
- New Salem
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62357
- County
- Pike County
- County FIPS
- 17149
- Coordinates
- 39.71928, -90.81008
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016521 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1016521 is about 36% above the 78 m average across the 66 structures registered in Pike County. It is about 55% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 228 m, which puts the top of the structure 335 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016521, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Salem in Pike County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.71928, -90.81008, with the site address filed as "CR2, N of CR2100". Pike County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 51 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 Golden, IL · 1009518, a guyed tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1016521 on Jan 16, 2026. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1016521?
The FCC record lists SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004334249. Across the registry it holds 503 structure registrations, the 50th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 59 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (185 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-AGL-2088-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016521?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 335 m (1,098 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016521?
The registered owner is SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, which holds 503 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016521?
It is located near New Salem, Pike County, Illinois at CR2, N of CR2100 (39.71928, -90.81008). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 30, 1997.
What type of structure is 1016521?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pike County, IL?
Pike County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1016521, New Salem, Pike County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/new-salem-1016521 (data as of October 13, 2026).