Lattice tower 1308978 — Pontoosuc, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308978 — lattice tower near Pontoosuc, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308978 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Pontoosuc, Hancock County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 11, 2019. It is registered to Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 328 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308978 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708675 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-18260-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026963173
Holds 328 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E County Road 2800
- City
- Pontoosuc
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62330
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 17067
- Coordinates
- 40.60906, -91.18111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308978 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1308978 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 17% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 212 m, which puts the top of the structure 293 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308978, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pontoosuc in Hancock County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.60906, -91.18111, with the site address filed as "E County Road 2800". Hancock County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 46 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 Bowen, IL · 1063309, a tower at 294 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 1308978 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1308978?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge Development, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026963173. Across the registry it holds 328 structure registrations, the 75th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 22 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-18260-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1308978?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 293 m (960 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308978?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 328 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308978?
It is located near Pontoosuc, Hancock County, Illinois at E County Road 2800 (40.60906, -91.18111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 11, 2019.
What type of structure is 1308978?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hancock County, IL?
Hancock County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 39th-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 1308978, Pontoosuc, Hancock County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/pontoosuc-1308978 (data as of October 13, 2026).