Tower 1057446 — Sterling, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057446 — tower (type not specified) near Sterling, 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

63 m

205 ft

Support structure

61 m

Top above sea level

276 m

Ground elevation

213 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)	1057446
Unique system identifier	617895
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Aug 1, 1970
Registration issued	Aug 26, 2019

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	69-CHI-678-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

VIRDEN BROADCASTING CORP.

Blue Grass, IA · FRN 0003780244

Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 1.6 KM N OF RT 2 ON FREEPORT RD
City: Sterling
State: Illinois
ZIP: 61081
County FIPS: 17195
Coordinates: 41.81639, -89.67028

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1057446?

Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (205 ft), and 276 m (905 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1057446?

The registered owner is VIRDEN BROADCASTING CORP., which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1057446?

It is located near Sterling, Illinois at 1.6 KM N OF RT 2 ON FREEPORT RD (41.81639, -89.67028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1970.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057446, weekly bulk file.