Tower 1009783 — West Frankfort, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009783 — tower (type not specified) near West Frankfort, 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 1009783 is a 113 m (370 ft) tower near West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1992. It is registered to SOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009783 |
| Unique system identifier | 114196 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Dec 6, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AGL-1042-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE
Marion, IL
Location
- Address
- 450N BASELINE RD SE COR OF RDS & 1800 E FOUR MILE LN
- City
- West Frankfort
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62896
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 17055
- Coordinates
- 37.92833, -88.81806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009783 compared with others?
At 113 m, structure 1009783 is about 68% above the 67 m average across the 64 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 64% 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 110 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 113 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 127 m, which puts the top of the structure 239 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009783, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Frankfort in Franklin County, Illinois, at coordinates 37.92833, -88.81806, with the site address filed as "450N BASELINE RD SE COR OF RDS & 1800 E FOUR MILE LN". Franklin County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 47 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 Creal Springs, IL · 1047010, a tower at 316 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 1009783 on Dec 6, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1009783?
The FCC record lists SOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE of Marion, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AGL-1042-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1009783?
Its registered overall height above ground is 113 m (370 ft), and 239 m (785 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009783?
The registered owner is SOUTHERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE.
Where is antenna structure 1009783?
It is located near West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois at 450N BASELINE RD SE COR OF RDS & 1800 E FOUR MILE LN (37.92833, -88.81806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1009783?
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 Franklin County, IL?
Franklin County has 64 FCC-registered antenna structures, 47 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1009783, West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/west-frankfort-1009783 (data as of October 13, 2026).