Tower 1008843 — Vandalia, IL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008843 — tower (type not specified) near Vandalia, 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 1008843 is a 127 m (415 ft) tower near Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Oct 9, 1991. It is registered to ILLINOIS SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA = ILLINOIS RSA 6&7 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008843 |
| Unique system identifier | 113478 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 9, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AGL-0820-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
ILLINOIS SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA = ILLINOIS RSA 6&7 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Hoffman Estates, IL · FRN 0002842334
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RR 800E APPROX 1.56 MI SW OF I-51 & I-401
- City
- Vandalia
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62471
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 17051
- Coordinates
- 38.94250, -89.10333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008843 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1008843 is about 40% above the 90 m average across the 31 structures registered in Fayette County. It is about 84% 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 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 309 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008843, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.94250, -89.10333, with the site address filed as "RR 800E APPROX 1.56 MI SW OF I-51 & I-401". Fayette County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 25 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 Cartter, IL · 1038788, a tower at 300 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1008843 on Feb 18, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 292 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008843?
The FCC record lists ILLINOIS SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA = ILLINOIS RSA 6&7 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Hoffman Estates, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842334. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AGL-0820-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008843?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 309 m (1,015 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008843?
The registered owner is ILLINOIS SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA = ILLINOIS RSA 6&7 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008843?
It is located near Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois at RR 800E APPROX 1.56 MI SW OF I-51 & I-401 (38.94250, -89.10333). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Oct 9, 1991.
What type of structure is 1008843?
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 Fayette County, IL?
Fayette County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 66th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008843, weekly bulk file.
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 1008843, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/vandalia-1008843 (data as of October 13, 2026).