Lattice tower 1280072 — Sidney, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280072 — lattice tower near Sidney, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.

Overall height

93 m

305 ft

Support structure

92 m

Top above sea level

300 m

Ground elevation

207 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1280072
Unique system identifier	2679500
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Lattice tower (LTOWER)
Date constructed	Dec 1, 2011
Registration issued	Apr 17, 2020

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2011-AGL-4000-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1K
Painting / lighting spec	4, 6, 12
Marking / lighting code	FAA Style D (5)

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

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002088664

Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 1800' East of Intersection of Bryan Rd and NS Tracks near
City: Sidney
State: Illinois
ZIP: 61877
County FIPS: 17019
Coordinates: 40.02475, -88.05986

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1280072?

Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 300 m (983 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1280072?

The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1280072?

It is located near Sidney, Illinois at 1800' East of Intersection of Bryan Rd and NS Tracks near (40.02475, -88.05986). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 2011.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280072, weekly bulk file.