Tower 1008680 — Opheim, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008680 — tower (type not specified) near Opheim, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008680 is a 90 m (295 ft) tower near Opheim, Henry County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 2, 2001. It is registered to ANR Pipeline Company, which holds 68 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008680 |
| Unique system identifier | 98644 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Apr 25, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-8561-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
Omaha, NE · FRN 0002774008
Holds 68 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .2 KM SW
- City
- Opheim
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61262
- County
- Henry County
- County FIPS
- 17073
- Coordinates
- 41.23975, -90.42844
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008680 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1008680 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 76 structures registered in Henry County. It is about 31% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 216 m, which puts the top of the structure 306 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008680, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Opheim in Henry County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.23975, -90.42844, with the site address filed as ".2 KM SW". Henry County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 60 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Seaton, IL · 1222627, a guyed tower at 427 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 1008680 on Apr 25, 2021. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008680?
The FCC record lists ANR Pipeline Company of Omaha, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002774008. Across the registry it holds 68 structure registrations, the 277th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 7 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (52 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-8561-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 1008680?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 306 m (1,004 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008680?
The registered owner is ANR Pipeline Company, which holds 68 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008680?
It is located near Opheim, Henry County, Illinois at .2 KM SW (41.23975, -90.42844). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 2, 2001.
What type of structure is 1008680?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Henry County, IL?
Henry County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, 60 of them constructed — the 23rd-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008680, Opheim, Henry County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/opheim-1008680 (data as of October 6, 2026).