Tower 1035539 — Rockford, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035539 — tower (type not specified) near Rockford, 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 1035539 is a 216 m (709 ft) tower near Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1953. It is registered to Mission Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1035539 |
| Unique system identifier | 600276 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Mar 9, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | CE-OE-66-629 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| 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
Westlake, OH · FRN 0004284899
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1917 N MERIDIAN RD
- City
- Rockford
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61101
- County
- Winnebago County
- County FIPS
- 17201
- Coordinates
- 42.28722, -89.17083
Within ~40 km
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- Chana, IL · 1233686218 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
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How tall is structure 1035539 compared with others?
At 216 m, structure 1035539 is about 3.3 times the 66 m average across the 149 structures registered in Winnebago County. It is about 3.1 times 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 2.8 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 198 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 216 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 457 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1035539, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rockford in Winnebago County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.28722, -89.17083, with the site address filed as "1917 N MERIDIAN RD". Winnebago County has 149 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 124 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 Chana, IL · 1233686, a structure at 218 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 1035539 on Mar 9, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1035539?
The FCC record lists Mission Broadcasting, Inc. of Westlake, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004284899. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 1 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study CE-OE-66-629, 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 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1035539?
Its registered overall height above ground is 216 m (709 ft), and 457 m (1,499 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1035539?
The registered owner is Mission Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1035539?
It is located near Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at 1917 N MERIDIAN RD (42.28722, -89.17083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1953.
What type of structure is 1035539?
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 Winnebago County, IL?
Winnebago County has 149 FCC-registered antenna structures, 124 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1035539, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/rockford-1035539 (data as of October 13, 2026).