Tower 1008027 — South Beloit, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008027 — tower (type not specified) near South Beloit, 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 1008027 is a 62 m (205 ft) tower near South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, which holds 43 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008027 |
| Unique system identifier | 112820 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Mar 8, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-GL5-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Downers Grove, IL · FRN 0002847101
Holds 43 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.6 MI S OF WI LINE 1.2 MI E OF RT 51
- City
- South Beloit
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61073
- County
- Winnebago County
- County FIPS
- 17201
- Coordinates
- 42.44583, -88.99250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008027 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1008027 is roughly in line with the 66 m average across the 149 structures registered in Winnebago County. It is roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 62 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 237 m, which puts the top of the structure 300 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008027, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Beloit in Winnebago County, Illinois, at coordinates 42.44583, -88.99250, with the site address filed as "3.6 MI S OF WI LINE 1.2 MI E OF RT 51". 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 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Footville, WI · 1200329, a tower at 341 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 1008027 on Mar 8, 2012. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 5,175 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008027?
The FCC record lists Illinois State Toll Highway Authority of Downers Grove, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002847101. Across the registry it holds 43 structure registrations, the 392nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 43 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (41 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-GL5-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008027?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (205 ft), and 300 m (984 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008027?
The registered owner is Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, which holds 43 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008027?
It is located near South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois at 3.6 MI S OF WI LINE 1.2 MI E OF RT 51 (42.44583, -88.99250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1008027?
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. 75,302 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008027, South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/south-beloit-1008027 (data as of October 6, 2026).