Guyed tower 1009480 — Pittsfield, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009480 — guyed tower near Pittsfield, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009480 is a 53 m (174 ft) guyed tower near Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 21, 2019. It is registered to AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY, which holds 103 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009480 |
| Unique system identifier | 114016 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Feb 19, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-20364-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
St. Louis, MO · FRN 0002814366
Holds 103 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW COR BENSEN & MAYSVILLE STS
- City
- Pittsfield
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62363
- County
- Pike County
- County FIPS
- 17149
- Coordinates
- 39.61511, -90.80111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009480 compared with others?
At 53 m, structure 1009480 is about 32% below the 78 m average across the 66 structures registered in Pike County. It is about 23% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 51 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 53 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 215 m, which puts the top of the structure 268 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009480, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pittsfield in Pike County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.61511, -90.80111, with the site address filed as "NW COR BENSEN & MAYSVILLE STS". Pike County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 51 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 Edgewood, MO · 1234092, a tower at 152 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 1009480 on Feb 19, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009480?
The FCC record lists AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY of St. Louis, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002814366. Across the registry it holds 103 structure registrations, the 186th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 103 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (51 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-20364-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009480?
Its registered overall height above ground is 53 m (174 ft), and 268 m (879 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009480?
The registered owner is AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY, which holds 103 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009480?
It is located near Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois at NW COR BENSEN & MAYSVILLE STS (39.61511, -90.80111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 21, 2019.
What type of structure is 1009480?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pike County, IL?
Pike County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1009480, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/pittsfield-1009480 (data as of October 13, 2026).