Tower 1216147 — Alma, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216147 — tower (type not specified) near Alma, Michigan. 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 1216147 is a 23 m (76 ft) tower near Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 27, 1969. It is registered to Gratiot Community Airport Commission, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216147 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613653 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 27, 1969 |
| Registration issued | Aug 17, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-3308-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Gratiot Community Airport Commission
Alma, MI · FRN 0002733517
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3999 W SEAMAN ROAD
- City
- Alma
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48801
- County
- Gratiot County
- County FIPS
- 26057
- Coordinates
- 43.32581, -84.68622
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216147 compared with others?
At 23 m, structure 1216147 is about 28% of the 84 m average across the 47 structures registered in Gratiot County. It is about 31% of the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 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 31% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 19 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 23 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 230 m, which puts the top of the structure 253 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216147, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alma in Gratiot County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.32581, -84.68622, with the site address filed as "3999 W SEAMAN ROAD". Gratiot County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 32 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 Saint Louis, MI · 1007986, a tower at 320 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 1216147 on Aug 17, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1216147?
The FCC record lists Gratiot Community Airport Commission of Alma, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002733517. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-3308-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216147?
Its registered overall height above ground is 23 m (76 ft), and 253 m (830 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216147?
The registered owner is Gratiot Community Airport Commission, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216147?
It is located near Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan at 3999 W SEAMAN ROAD (43.32581, -84.68622). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 27, 1969.
What type of structure is 1216147?
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 Gratiot County, MI?
Gratiot County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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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 1216147, Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/alma-1216147 (data as of October 13, 2026).