Tower 1282688 — West Union, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282688 — tower (type not specified) near West Union, 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 1282688 is a 93 m (304 ft) tower near West Union, Clark County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 23, 2012. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1282688 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682116 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-606-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5625 N. State Hwy 1
- City
- West Union
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62477
- County
- Clark County
- County FIPS
- 17023
- Coordinates
- 39.23089, -87.66817
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1282688 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1282688 is about 19% above the 78 m average across the 44 structures registered in Clark County. It is about 35% 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 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 145 m, which puts the top of the structure 238 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1282688, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Union in Clark County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.23089, -87.66817, with the site address filed as "5625 N. State Hwy 1". Clark County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 30 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 Farmersburg, IN · 1035280, a structure at 305 m (dismantled).
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 1282688 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,174 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1282688?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 173 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (438 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-606-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 1282688?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 238 m (780 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1282688?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1282688?
It is located near West Union, Clark County, Illinois at 5625 N. State Hwy 1 (39.23089, -87.66817). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 23, 2012.
What type of structure is 1282688?
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 Clark County, IL?
Clark County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 51st-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 1282688, West Union, Clark County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/west-union-1282688 (data as of October 20, 2026).