Tower 1201093 — Pierron, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1201093 — tower (type not specified) near Pierron, 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 1201093 is a 69 m (225 ft) tower near Pierron, Madison County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 5, 1987. It is registered to CSX Transportation, which holds 230 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1201093 |
| Unique system identifier | 1098166 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 5, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Aug 5, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-AGL-1618-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Jacksonville, FL · FRN 0002036325
Holds 230 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE QUADRANT OF CROSSING IL 143
- City
- Pierron
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62275
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 17119
- Coordinates
- 38.78000, -89.59917
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1201093 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1201093 is roughly in line with the 69 m average across the 185 structures registered in Madison County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 60 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 160 m, which puts the top of the structure 228 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1201093, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pierron in Madison County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.78000, -89.59917, with the site address filed as "NE QUADRANT OF CROSSING IL 143". Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 122 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 Germantown, IL · 1245875, a tower at 230 m (granted (not yet 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 1201093 on Aug 5, 2015. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1201093?
The FCC record lists CSX Transportation of Jacksonville, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002036325. Across the registry it holds 230 structure registrations, the 100th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (112 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-AGL-1618-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1201093?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (225 ft), and 228 m (749 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1201093?
The registered owner is CSX Transportation, which holds 230 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1201093?
It is located near Pierron, Madison County, Illinois at NE QUADRANT OF CROSSING IL 143 (38.78000, -89.59917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 5, 1987.
What type of structure is 1201093?
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 Madison County, IL?
Madison County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1201093, Pierron, Madison County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/pierron-1201093 (data as of October 6, 2026).