Lattice tower 1284969 — West Union, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1284969 — lattice tower near West Union, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1284969 is a 76 m (249 ft) lattice tower near West Union, Clark County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 26, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1284969 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684397 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 3, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AGL-1942-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0021674965
Holds 470 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 18486 E. 900th Rd (IL14954-B)
- City
- West Union
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62477
- County
- Clark County
- County FIPS
- 17023
- Coordinates
- 39.27981, -87.67647
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1284969 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1284969 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 44 structures registered in Clark County. It is about 10% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 163 m, which puts the top of the structure 239 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1284969, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Union in Clark County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.27981, -87.67647, with the site address filed as "18486 E. 900th Rd (IL14954-B)". 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 7,110 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 1284969 on Apr 3, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1284969?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IV, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021674965. Across the registry it holds 470 structure registrations, the 54th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (128 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AGL-1942-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 1284969?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 239 m (784 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1284969?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1284969?
It is located near West Union, Clark County, Illinois at 18486 E. 900th Rd (IL14954-B) (39.27981, -87.67647). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 26, 2012.
What type of structure is 1284969?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1284969, West Union, Clark County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/west-union-1284969 (data as of October 13, 2026).