Tower 1222741 — Villa Ridge, IL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1222741 — tower (type not specified) near Villa Ridge, 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 1222741 is a 88 m (288 ft) tower near Villa Ridge, Pulaski County, Illinois. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 26, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 10, 2005. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1222741 |
| Unique system identifier | 2620488 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 10, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-3546-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0009701277
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 53 Wessenburg Road
- City
- Villa Ridge
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62996
- County
- Pulaski County
- County FIPS
- 17153
- Coordinates
- 37.15175, -89.16817
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1222741 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1222741 is about 21% above the 73 m average across the 23 structures registered in Pulaski County. It is about 28% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,113 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 15% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 134 m, which puts the top of the structure 222 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1222741, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Villa Ridge in Pulaski County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.15175, -89.16817, with the site address filed as "53 Wessenburg Road". Pulaski County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 84th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 20 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,113 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Cape Girardeau, MO · 1003017, a guyed tower at 511 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 1222741 on Aug 9, 2005. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 618 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1222741?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009701277. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 16 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AGL-3546-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1222741?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (288 ft), and 222 m (727 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1222741?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1222741?
It is located near Villa Ridge, Pulaski County, Illinois at 53 Wessenburg Road (37.15175, -89.16817). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 26, 2001.
What type of structure is 1222741?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pulaski County, IL?
Pulaski County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 84th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1222741, Villa Ridge, Pulaski County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/villa-ridge-1222741 (data as of October 20, 2026).