Tower 1009861 — Oregon, IL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009861 — tower (type not specified) near Oregon, 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 1009861 is a 109 m (358 ft) tower near Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 26, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 30, 1999. It is registered to MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009861 |
| Unique system identifier | 114257 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 26, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 30, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-AGL-1761-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Richardson, TX · FRN 0002152064
Location
- Address
- 2 MI NE
- City
- Oregon
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61061
- County
- Ogle County
- County FIPS
- 17141
- Coordinates
- 42.04028, -89.31389
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Chana, IL · 1233686218 m
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Chana, IL · 1245471209 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1009861 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1009861 is about 37% above the 80 m average across the 74 structures registered in Ogle County. It is about 59% 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 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 262 m, which puts the top of the structure 371 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009861, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oregon in Ogle County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.04028, -89.31389, with the site address filed as "2 MI NE". Ogle County has 74 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 54 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 Chana, IL · 1233686, a structure at 218 m (canceled).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1009861 on Jul 20, 1999. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 292 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009861?
The FCC record lists MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS of Richardson, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002152064.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-AGL-1761-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009861?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (358 ft), and 371 m (1,217 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009861?
The registered owner is MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1009861?
It is located near Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois at 2 MI NE (42.04028, -89.31389). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 26, 1984.
What type of structure is 1009861?
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 Ogle County, IL?
Ogle County has 74 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009861, weekly bulk file.
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 1009861, Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/oregon-1009861 (data as of October 6, 2026).