Tower 1008130 — Watseka, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008130 — tower (type not specified) near Watseka, 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 1008130 is a 112 m (369 ft) tower near Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 2, 1995. It is registered to Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008130 |
| Unique system identifier | 112912 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 2, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AGL-2875-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0027670926
Holds 238 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 804.65 KM E OF RT 1 4.18 KM N JCT SR-1 & US-24 4.02 KM N
- City
- Watseka
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60970
- County
- Iroquois County
- County FIPS
- 17075
- Coordinates
- 40.81778, -87.74250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008130 compared with others?
At 112 m, structure 1008130 is about 26% above the 89 m average across the 53 structures registered in Iroquois County. It is about 63% 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 48% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 108 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 112 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 307 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008130, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watseka in Iroquois County, Illinois, at coordinates 40.81778, -87.74250, with the site address filed as "804.65 KM E OF RT 1 4.18 KM N JCT SR-1 & US-24 4.02 KM N". Iroquois County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 38 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 Hoopeston, IL · 1001070, a tower at 184 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 1008130 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1008130?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027670926. Across the registry it holds 238 structure registrations, the 97th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 92 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (124 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AGL-2875-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008130?
Its registered overall height above ground is 112 m (369 ft), and 307 m (1,007 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008130?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC, which holds 238 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008130?
It is located near Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois at 804.65 KM E OF RT 1 4.18 KM N JCT SR-1 & US-24 4.02 KM N (40.81778, -87.74250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 2, 1995.
What type of structure is 1008130?
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 Iroquois County, IL?
Iroquois County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008130, 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 1008130, Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/watseka-1008130 (data as of October 13, 2026).