Tower 1215858 — Big Rapids, MI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215858 — 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 1215858 is a 43 m (140 ft) tower near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to MECOSTA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1215858 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613364 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Aug 10, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-2863-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
MECOSTA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Big Rapids, MI · FRN 0005246087
Location
- Address
- 120 N DE KRAFFT
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49307
- County
- Mecosta County
- County FIPS
- 26107
- Coordinates
- 43.70364, -85.47003
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1215858 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1215858 is about 42% below the 74 m average across the 72 structures registered in Mecosta County. It is about 43% 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 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 283 m, which puts the top of the structure 326 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1215858, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.70364, -85.47003, with the site address filed as "120 N DE KRAFFT". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1215858 on Aug 10, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 518 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1215858?
The FCC record lists MECOSTA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION of Big Rapids, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005246087.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-2863-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 1215858?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 326 m (1,068 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1215858?
The registered owner is MECOSTA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION.
Where is antenna structure 1215858?
It is located near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan at 120 N DE KRAFFT (43.70364, -85.47003). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1215858?
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 1215858, 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 1215858, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/big-rapids-1215858 (data as of October 13, 2026).