3-tower array 1000286 — Big Rapids, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000286 — guyed tower array (tower 3 of 3) near Big Rapids, Michigan.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000286 is a 52 m (172 ft) 3-tower array near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1982. It is registered to Mentor Partners, Inc., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000286 |
| Unique system identifier | 97036 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower array (tower 3 of 3) (3GTA3) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Feb 23, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-1158-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
Big Rapids, MI · FRN 0007557507
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13574 NORTHLAND DR (NORTH TOWER)
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49307
- County
- Mecosta County
- County FIPS
- 26107
- Coordinates
- 43.66433, -85.48200
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000286 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1000286 is about 29% below the 74 m average across the 72 structures registered in Mecosta County. It is about 30% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,215 registrations. Among the 22 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3GTA3), the average overall height is 74 m, so this one is about 30% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 289 m, which puts the top of the structure 341 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000286, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.66433, -85.48200, with the site address filed as "13574 NORTHLAND DR (NORTH TOWER)". Mecosta County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 48 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,215 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Barryton, MI · 1229622, a guyed tower at 294 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 1000286 on Feb 23, 2015. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1000286?
The FCC record lists Mentor Partners, Inc. of Big Rapids, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007557507. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 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 2015-AGL-1158-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 1000286?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (172 ft), and 341 m (1,119 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000286?
The registered owner is Mentor Partners, Inc., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000286?
It is located near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan at 13574 NORTHLAND DR (NORTH TOWER) (43.66433, -85.48200). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1000286?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3GTA3, which decodes to "Guyed tower array (tower 3 of 3)". 22 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mecosta County, MI?
Mecosta County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000286, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1000286, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/big-rapids-1000286 (data as of October 6, 2026).