Lattice tower 1305951 — Alto, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1305951 — lattice tower near Alto, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1305951 is a 132 m (434 ft) lattice tower near Alto, Kent County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 25, 2019. It is registered to Kent County Dispatch Authority, which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1305951 |
| Unique system identifier | 2705647 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Aug 8, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-1341-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Kent County Dispatch Authority
Wyoming, MI · FRN 0026249649
Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6260 Bancroft Ave SE
- City
- Alto
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49302
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 26081
- Coordinates
- 42.85119, -85.37789
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1305951 compared with others?
At 132 m, structure 1305951 is about twice the 62 m average across the 234 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 78% above 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 82% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 125 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 132 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 248 m, which puts the top of the structure 381 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1305951, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alto in Kent County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.85119, -85.37789, with the site address filed as "6260 Bancroft Ave SE". Kent County has 234 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 154 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 Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 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 1305951 on Aug 8, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1305951?
The FCC record lists Kent County Dispatch Authority of Wyoming, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026249649. Across the registry it holds 9 structure registrations, including 9 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-1341-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1305951?
Its registered overall height above ground is 132 m (434 ft), and 381 m (1,249 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1305951?
The registered owner is Kent County Dispatch Authority, which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1305951?
It is located near Alto, Kent County, Michigan at 6260 Bancroft Ave SE (42.85119, -85.37789). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 25, 2019.
What type of structure is 1305951?
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 Kent County, MI?
Kent County has 234 FCC-registered antenna structures, 154 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1305951, 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 1305951, Alto, Kent County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/alto-1305951 (data as of October 13, 2026).