Lattice tower 1256206 — Benton Harbor, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256206 — lattice tower near Benton Harbor, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256206 is a 48 m (158 ft) lattice tower near Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 15, 2007. It is registered to Berrien, County of (Berrien County 9-1-1), which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256206 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655371 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 15, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Sep 2, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-12652-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
Berrien, County of (Berrien County 9-1-1)
St. Joseph, MI · FRN 0015750128
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2100 E. Empire
- City
- Benton Harbor
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49022
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 42.10056, -86.40667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256206 compared with others?
At 48 m, structure 1256206 is about 32% below the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 35% below 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 34% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 195 m, which puts the top of the structure 243 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256206, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Benton Harbor in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.10056, -86.40667, with the site address filed as "2100 E. Empire". Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 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 Berrien Springs, MI · 1024034, a tower at 172 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 1256206 on Sep 2, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1256206?
The FCC record lists Berrien, County of (Berrien County 9-1-1) of St. Joseph, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015750128. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AGL-12652-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 1256206?
Its registered overall height above ground is 48 m (158 ft), and 243 m (797 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256206?
The registered owner is Berrien, County of (Berrien County 9-1-1), which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256206?
It is located near Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan at 2100 E. Empire (42.10056, -86.40667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 15, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256206?
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 Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1256206, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/benton-harbor-1256206 (data as of October 13, 2026).