Lattice tower 1281055 — Sycamore, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281055 — lattice tower near Sycamore, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.

Overall height

87 m

285 ft

Support structure

79 m

Top above sea level

352 m

Ground elevation

265 m

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Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1281055
Unique system identifier	2680483
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Lattice tower (LTOWER)
Date constructed	Oct 21, 2011
Registration issued	Jul 12, 2018

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2018-AGL-12120-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

SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.

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Location

Address: 2239 Gateway Drive (303779)
City: Sycamore
State: Illinois
ZIP: 60178
County FIPS: 17037
Coordinates: 41.96253, -88.71772

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1281055?

Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 352 m (1,155 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1281055?

The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1281055?

It is located near Sycamore, Illinois at 2239 Gateway Drive (303779) (41.96253, -88.71772). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 21, 2011.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281055, weekly bulk file.