Guyed tower 1009627 — Sparta, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009627 — guyed tower near Sparta, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009627 is a 95 m (313 ft) guyed tower near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1994. It is registered to AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009627 |
| Unique system identifier | 114105 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-3341-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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 0014980726
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HOLLOWAY RD
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62286
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 17157
- Coordinates
- 38.08908, -89.67414
Within ~40 km
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- Sparta, IL · 1206548127 m
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How tall is structure 1009627 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1009627 is about 29% above the 74 m average across the 46 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 39% 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 about 10% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 165 m, which puts the top of the structure 261 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009627, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in Randolph County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.08908, -89.67414, with the site address filed as "HOLLOWAY RD". Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 31 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 Murphysboro, IL · 1210047, a tower at 152 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 1009627 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 1009627?
The FCC record lists AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014980726. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 20th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 103 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (627 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-3341-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009627?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (313 ft), and 261 m (855 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009627?
The registered owner is AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009627?
It is located near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois at HOLLOWAY RD (38.08908, -89.67414). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1994.
What type of structure is 1009627?
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 Randolph County, IL?
Randolph County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 50th-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 1009627, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sparta-1009627 (data as of October 13, 2026).