Tower 1051986 — Orion, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051986 — tower (type not specified) near Orion, 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 1051986 is a 323 m (1,058 ft) tower near Orion, Henry County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1051986 |
| Unique system identifier | 613323 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Nov 30, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-3199-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Saint Petersburg, FL
Location
- Address
- W OF US 150 4.7 KM S
- City
- Orion
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61273
- County
- Henry County
- County FIPS
- 17073
- Coordinates
- 41.31250, -90.37972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1051986 compared with others?
At 323 m, structure 1051986 is about 3.4 times the 95 m average across the 76 structures registered in Henry County. It is about 4.7 times the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 321 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 323 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 229 m, which puts the top of the structure 551 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1051986, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orion in Henry County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.31250, -90.37972, with the site address filed as "W OF US 150 4.7 KM 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 7,110 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 "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 1051986 on Nov 30, 1998. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 445 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1051986?
The FCC record lists PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION of Saint Petersburg, FL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-3199-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1051986?
Its registered overall height above ground is 323 m (1,058 ft), and 551 m (1,808 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1051986?
The registered owner is PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION.
Where is antenna structure 1051986?
It is located near Orion, Henry County, Illinois at W OF US 150 4.7 KM S (41.31250, -90.37972). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1051986?
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. 75,247 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1051986, Orion, Henry County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/orion-1051986 (data as of October 13, 2026).