Pole 1239494 — South Elgin, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239494 — pole near South Elgin, Illinois. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239494 is a 60 m (198 ft) pole near South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Aug 21, 2003. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239494 |
| Unique system identifier | 2638022 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Aug 21, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-8706-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8 N 478 Randall RD IL-5276
- City
- South Elgin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60123
- County
- Kane County
- County FIPS
- 17089
- Coordinates
- 41.99233, -88.34253
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239494 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1239494 is roughly in line with the 56 m average across the 188 structures registered in Kane County. It is about 12% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 245 m, which puts the top of the structure 305 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239494, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Elgin in Kane County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.99233, -88.34253, with the site address filed as "8 N 478 Randall RD IL-5276". Kane County has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 115 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,113 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Elk Grove Village, IL · 1007548, a tower at 229 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1239494 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 447 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1239494?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 173 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (438 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-8706-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1239494?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 305 m (1,001 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239494?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239494?
It is located near South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois at 8 N 478 Randall RD IL-5276 (41.99233, -88.34253). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Aug 21, 2003.
What type of structure is 1239494?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kane County, IL?
Kane County has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, 115 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1239494, South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/south-elgin-1239494 (data as of October 20, 2026).