Guyed tower 1209945 — Rockford, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209945 — guyed tower near Rockford, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209945 is a 214 m (703 ft) guyed tower near Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 6, 2021. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209945 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607042 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 6, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AGL-7283-OE |
| 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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2523 NORTH MERIDIAN ROAD
- City
- Rockford
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61101
- County
- Winnebago County
- County FIPS
- 17201
- Coordinates
- 42.29675, -89.17083
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Chana, IL · 1233686218 m
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Chana, IL · 1245471209 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1209945 compared with others?
At 214 m, structure 1209945 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 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 206 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 214 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 249 m, which puts the top of the structure 464 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209945, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rockford in Winnebago County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.29675, -89.17083, with the site address filed as "2523 NORTH MERIDIAN ROAD". 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 1209945 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1209945?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AGL-7283-OE, 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 1209945?
Its registered overall height above ground is 214 m (703 ft), and 464 m (1,521 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209945?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209945?
It is located near Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at 2523 NORTH MERIDIAN ROAD (42.29675, -89.17083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 6, 2021.
What type of structure is 1209945?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1209945, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/rockford-1209945 (data as of October 13, 2026).