Guyed tower 1009159 — Sheffield, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009159 — guyed tower near Sheffield, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009159 is a 106 m (349 ft) guyed tower near Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 29, 2003. It is registered to SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, which holds 503 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009159 |
| Unique system identifier | 113746 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 29, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-2205-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 0004334249
Holds 503 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 607 EAST 1375 NORTH ROAD
- City
- Sheffield
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61361
- County
- Bureau County
- County FIPS
- 17011
- Coordinates
- 41.34639, -89.72728
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009159 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1009159 is about 35% above the 79 m average across the 49 structures registered in Bureau County. It is about 55% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 228 m, which puts the top of the structure 335 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sheffield in Bureau County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.34639, -89.72728, with the site address filed as "607 EAST 1375 NORTH ROAD". Bureau County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 37 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 Erie, IL · 1256252, a tower at 152 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 1009159 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 1009159?
The FCC record lists SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004334249. Across the registry it holds 503 structure registrations, the 50th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 59 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (185 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-2205-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 1009159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 335 m (1,098 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009159?
The registered owner is SBC TOWER HOLDINGS LLC, which holds 503 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009159?
It is located near Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois at 607 EAST 1375 NORTH ROAD (41.34639, -89.72728). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 29, 2003.
What type of structure is 1009159?
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 Bureau County, IL?
Bureau County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 48th-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 1009159, Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sheffield-1009159 (data as of October 13, 2026).