Tower 1008126 — Sparland, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008126 — tower (type not specified) near Sparland, 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 1008126 is a 61 m (200 ft) tower near Sparland, Marshall County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 22, 1996. It is registered to Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008126 |
| Unique system identifier | 112908 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 22, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-3192-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 0027670926
Holds 238 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .32 KM SSW OF SR-17 .32 KM WNW OF SR-29 WITHIN
- City
- Sparland
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61565
- County
- Marshall County
- County FIPS
- 17123
- Coordinates
- 41.03056, -89.44167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008126 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1008126 is about 19% below the 76 m average across the 22 structures registered in Marshall County. It is about 11% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 56 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 186 m, which puts the top of the structure 247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008126, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparland in Marshall County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.03056, -89.44167, with the site address filed as ".32 KM SSW OF SR-17 .32 KM WNW OF SR-29 WITHIN". Marshall County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 87th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 15 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 Congerville, IL · 1010146, a tower at 307 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 1008126 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008126?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027670926. Across the registry it holds 238 structure registrations, the 97th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 92 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (124 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-3192-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 1008126?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 247 m (810 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008126?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008126?
It is located near Sparland, Marshall County, Illinois at .32 KM SSW OF SR-17 .32 KM WNW OF SR-29 WITHIN (41.03056, -89.44167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 22, 1996.
What type of structure is 1008126?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marshall County, IL?
Marshall County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 87th-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 1008126, Sparland, Marshall County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sparland-1008126 (data as of October 13, 2026).