Tower 1011313 — Pontoosue, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011313 — tower (type not specified) near Pontoosue, 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 1011313 is a 67 m (219 ft) tower near Pontoosue, Hancock County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 20, 1996. It is registered to Eakins Communications, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1011313 |
| Unique system identifier | 115353 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 20, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 12, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-3292-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
Manteno, IL · FRN 0010375160
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.5 MI SE
- City
- Pontoosue
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62330
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 17067
- Coordinates
- 40.60917, -91.17639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1011313 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1011313 is about 22% below the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Hancock County. It is roughly in line with 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 280 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1011313, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pontoosue in Hancock County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.60917, -91.17639, with the site address filed as "1.5 MI SE". 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 1011313 on Feb 12, 2004. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1011313?
The FCC record lists Eakins Communications of Manteno, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010375160. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-3292-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 1011313?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (219 ft), and 280 m (919 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1011313?
The registered owner is Eakins Communications, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1011313?
It is located near Pontoosue, Hancock County, Illinois at 1.5 MI SE (40.60917, -91.17639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 20, 1996.
What type of structure is 1011313?
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 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 1011313, Pontoosue, Hancock County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/pontoosue-1011313 (data as of October 13, 2026).