Lattice tower 1009857 — Rochester, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009857 — lattice tower near Rochester, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009857 is a 106 m (349 ft) lattice tower near Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 22, 2005. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009857 |
| Unique system identifier | 114253 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-6852-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 228 E MAIN ST (Rochester, IL #092531)
- City
- Rochester
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62563
- County
- Sangamon County
- County FIPS
- 17167
- Coordinates
- 39.74839, -89.53264
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009857 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1009857 is about 34% above the 79 m average across the 144 structures registered in Sangamon County. It is about 55% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 46% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 277 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009857, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rochester in Sangamon County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.74839, -89.53264, with the site address filed as "228 E MAIN ST (Rochester, IL #092531)". Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 109 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 Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1009857 on Feb 7, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009857?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 881 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-6852-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 1009857?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 277 m (909 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009857?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009857?
It is located near Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois at 228 E MAIN ST (Rochester, IL #092531) (39.74839, -89.53264). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 22, 2005.
What type of structure is 1009857?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1009857, Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/rochester-1009857 (data as of October 6, 2026).