Guyed tower 1011182 — Orion, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011182 — guyed tower near Orion, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011182 is a 308 m (1,009 ft) guyed tower near Orion, Henry County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 13, 2020. It is registered to Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1011182 |
| Unique system identifier | 99168 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Registration issued | May 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-19747-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
Irving, TX · FRN 0009961889
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 3/4 MI S
- City
- Orion
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61273
- County
- Henry County
- County FIPS
- 17073
- Coordinates
- 41.32750, -90.37944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1011182 compared with others?
At 308 m, structure 1011182 is about 3.2 times the 95 m average across the 76 structures registered in Henry County. It is about 4.5 times the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 279 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 308 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 549 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1011182, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orion in Henry County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.32750, -90.37944, with the site address filed as "1 3/4 MI S". 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 Bettendorf, IA · 1035417, a guyed tower at 421 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 1011182 on May 28, 2021. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1011182?
The FCC record lists Nexstar Media Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009961889. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 149th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 6 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-19747-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 1011182?
Its registered overall height above ground is 308 m (1,009 ft), and 549 m (1,800 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1011182?
The registered owner is Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1011182?
It is located near Orion, Henry County, Illinois at 1 3/4 MI S (41.32750, -90.37944). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 13, 2020.
What type of structure is 1011182?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 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 1011182, Orion, Henry County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/orion-1011182 (data as of October 6, 2026).