Lattice tower 1296561 — Thomson, IL

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296561 — lattice tower near Thomson, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.

Overall height

35 m

115 ft

Support structure

31 m

Top above sea level

219 m

Ground elevation

184 m

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Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1296561
Unique system identifier	2696080
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Lattice tower (LTOWER)
Date constructed	Jul 3, 2015
Registration issued	Aug 3, 2015

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2015-AGL-6383-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

Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Administrative United States Penitentiary

Thomson, IL · FRN 0024654030

Location

Address: Thomson Correction Center
City: Thomson
State: Illinois
ZIP: 61285
County FIPS: 17015
Coordinates: 41.97072, -90.10472

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1296561?

Its registered overall height above ground is 35 m (115 ft), and 219 m (718 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1296561?

The registered owner is Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Administrative United States Penitentiary.

Where is antenna structure 1296561?

It is located near Thomson, Illinois at Thomson Correction Center (41.97072, -90.10472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 3, 2015.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296561, weekly bulk file.