Tower 1000903 — Big Rapids, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000903 — tower (type not specified) near Big Rapids, 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 1000903 is a 52 m (172 ft) tower near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1969. It is registered to DTE Energy Company, which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000903 |
| Unique system identifier | 107489 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1969 |
| Registration issued | Mar 22, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 69-CHI-11-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
Detroit, MI · FRN 0002771194
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 609 BJORNSON RD
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49307
- County
- Mecosta County
- County FIPS
- 26107
- Coordinates
- 43.70781, -85.47478
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000903 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1000903 is about 29% below the 74 m average across the 72 structures registered in Mecosta County. It is about 29% below 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% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 49 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 282 m, which puts the top of the structure 334 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000903, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.70781, -85.47478, with the site address filed as "609 BJORNSON RD". 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 6,220 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 1000903 on Mar 22, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1000903?
The FCC record lists DTE Energy Company of Detroit, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002771194. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 69-CHI-11-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 1000903?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (172 ft), and 334 m (1,097 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000903?
The registered owner is DTE Energy Company, which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000903?
It is located near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan at 609 BJORNSON RD (43.70781, -85.47478). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1969.
What type of structure is 1000903?
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 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 1000903, 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 1000903, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/big-rapids-1000903 (data as of October 13, 2026).