Tower 1242844 — St Elmo, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242844 — tower (type not specified) near St Elmo, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.

Overall height

88 m

290 ft

Support structure

88 m

Top above sea level

275 m

Ground elevation

187 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)	1242844
Unique system identifier	2641811
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Feb 17, 2005
Registration issued	Jul 29, 2025

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2012-AGL-1768-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1K
Painting / lighting spec	4, 8, 12
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

VB BTS II, LLC

Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0032604886

Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 191 Interstate Drive
City: St Elmo
State: Illinois
ZIP: 62458
County FIPS: 17051
Coordinates: 39.00789, -88.85867

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1242844?

Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (290 ft), and 275 m (902 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1242844?

The registered owner is VB BTS II, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1242844?

It is located near St Elmo, Illinois at 191 Interstate Drive (39.00789, -88.85867). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 17, 2005.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242844, weekly bulk file.