Guyed tower 1008772 — Urbana, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008772 — guyed tower near Urbana, Illinois. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008772 is a 129 m (423 ft) guyed tower near Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 2020. It is registered to S.J. Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008772 |
| Unique system identifier | 113414 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Nov 3, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-13902-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Urbana, IL · FRN 0019872985
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- CHAMPAIGN CO HWY 2300 N 5.6 KM E OF US RT 45
- City
- Urbana
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61802
- County
- Champaign County
- County FIPS
- 17019
- Coordinates
- 40.21806, -88.11528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008772 compared with others?
At 129 m, structure 1008772 is about 83% above the 70 m average across the 145 structures registered in Champaign County. It is about 88% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 21% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 128 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 129 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 216 m, which puts the top of the structure 345 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008772, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.21806, -88.11528, with the site address filed as "CHAMPAIGN CO HWY 2300 N 5.6 KM E OF US RT 45". Champaign County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 104 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 Horner, IL · 1036562, a tower at 408 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1008772 on Nov 3, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008772?
The FCC record lists S.J. Broadcasting, LLC of Urbana, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019872985. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AGL-13902-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008772?
Its registered overall height above ground is 129 m (423 ft), and 345 m (1,132 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008772?
The registered owner is S.J. Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008772?
It is located near Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois at CHAMPAIGN CO HWY 2300 N 5.6 KM E OF US RT 45 (40.21806, -88.11528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 2020.
What type of structure is 1008772?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Champaign County, IL?
Champaign County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 104 of them constructed — the 10th-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 1008772, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/urbana-1008772 (data as of October 13, 2026).