Lattice tower 1001260 — Albion, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001260 — lattice tower near Albion, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001260 is a 152 m (500 ft) lattice tower near Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 7, 1996. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001260 |
| Unique system identifier | 97215 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 7, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-9268-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E w/o side lights. |
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
Dimondale, MI · FRN 0004806576
Holds 281 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13549 27 MILE ROAD
- City
- Albion
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49224
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 26025
- Coordinates
- 42.26944, -84.77667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001260 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1001260 is about twice the 71 m average across the 122 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about twice the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 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 about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 145 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 457 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001260, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albion in Calhoun County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.26944, -84.77667, with the site address filed as "13549 27 MILE ROAD". Calhoun County has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 86 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Eaton Rapids, MI · 1005429, a structure 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 1001260 on Apr 22, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1001260?
The FCC record lists MICHIGAN, STATE OF of Dimondale, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004806576. Across the registry it holds 281 structure registrations, the 85th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 281 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (113 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-9268-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1001260?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 457 m (1,499 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001260?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1001260?
It is located near Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan at 13549 27 MILE ROAD (42.26944, -84.77667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 7, 1996.
What type of structure is 1001260?
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 Calhoun County, MI?
Calhoun County has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, 86 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001260, 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 1001260, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/albion-1001260 (data as of October 13, 2026).