Tower 1042051 — Tonica, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042051 — tower (type not specified) near Tonica, Illinois. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042051 is a 128 m (420 ft) tower near Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1988, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 29, 2004. It is registered to NICOR GAS, which holds 22 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042051 |
| Unique system identifier | 605311 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 29, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-0082-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Naperville, IL · FRN 0002855773
Holds 22 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.7 MI NE TONICA N SIDE LOWELL RD
- City
- Tonica
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61348
- County
- LaSalle County
- County FIPS
- 17099
- Coordinates
- 41.23333, -89.04083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042051 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1042051 is about 61% above the 80 m average across the 135 structures registered in LaSalle County. It is about 86% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 198 m, which puts the top of the structure 326 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042051, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tonica in LaSalle County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.23333, -89.04083, with the site address filed as "1.7 MI NE TONICA N SIDE LOWELL RD". LaSalle County has 135 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 94 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 Oglesby, IL · 1028357, a guyed tower at 419 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042051 on Jul 29, 2004. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 614 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1042051?
The FCC record lists NICOR GAS of Naperville, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002855773. Across the registry it holds 22 structure registrations, including 22 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-0082-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042051?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 326 m (1,070 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042051?
The registered owner is NICOR GAS, which holds 22 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042051?
It is located near Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois at 1.7 MI NE TONICA N SIDE LOWELL RD (41.23333, -89.04083). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1042051?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in LaSalle County, IL?
LaSalle County has 135 FCC-registered antenna structures, 94 of them constructed — the 12th-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 1042051, Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/tonica-1042051 (data as of October 13, 2026).