Lattice tower 1218427 — Red Bud, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218427 — lattice tower near Red Bud, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218427 is a 86 m (282 ft) lattice tower near Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 25, 2002. It is registered to AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218427 |
| Unique system identifier | 2616003 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-7294-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Plano, TX · FRN 0014980726
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7 North Fountain Land
- City
- Red Bud
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62278
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 17157
- Coordinates
- 38.18772, -89.99492
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1218427 compared with others?
At 86 m, structure 1218427 is about 17% above the 74 m average across the 46 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 25% 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 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 86 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 140 m, which puts the top of the structure 226 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218427, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Red Bud in Randolph County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.18772, -89.99492, with the site address filed as "7 North Fountain Land". Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 31 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 St. Louis, MO · 1261728, a tower at 369 m (canceled).
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 1218427 on Sep 30, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1218427?
The FCC record lists AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014980726. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 20th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 103 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (627 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-7294-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1218427?
Its registered overall height above ground is 86 m (282 ft), and 226 m (740 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218427?
The registered owner is AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218427?
It is located near Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois at 7 North Fountain Land (38.18772, -89.99492). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 25, 2002.
What type of structure is 1218427?
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 Randolph County, IL?
Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 50th-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 1218427, Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/red-bud-1218427 (data as of October 13, 2026).