Lattice tower 1297143 — Oquawka, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297143 — lattice tower near Oquawka, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297143 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Oquawka, Henderson County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Central States Tower IV, LLC, which holds 30 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297143 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696662 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 5, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-9793-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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0027194125
Holds 30 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Pike Street
- City
- Oquawka
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61469
- County
- Henderson County
- County FIPS
- 17071
- Coordinates
- 40.93036, -90.93950
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297143 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1297143 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 22 structures registered in Henderson County. It is about 13% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 35,838 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 173 m, which puts the top of the structure 251 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oquawka in Henderson County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.93036, -90.93950, with the site address filed as "Pike Street". Henderson County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 86th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 15 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1297143 on Jan 5, 2021. Nationally, 18,398 of the 197,703 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 447 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1297143?
The FCC record lists Central States Tower IV, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027194125. Across the registry it holds 30 structure registrations, including 7 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-9793-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 1297143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 251 m (823 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297143?
The registered owner is Central States Tower IV, LLC, which holds 30 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297143?
It is located near Oquawka, Henderson County, Illinois at Pike Street (40.93036, -90.93950). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1297143?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Henderson County, IL?
Henderson County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 86th-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 1297143, Oquawka, Henderson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/oquawka-1297143 (data as of October 6, 2026).