Lattice tower 1294271 — Big Rapids, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294271 — lattice tower near Big Rapids, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294271 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 10, 2015. It is registered to Crystal Automation Systems, Inc., which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294271 |
| Unique system identifier | 2693790 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Mar 8, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-10843-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Crystal Automation Systems, Inc.
Crystal, MI · FRN 0015011810
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16693 21 Mile Rd.
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49307
- County
- Mecosta County
- County FIPS
- 26107
- Coordinates
- 43.77039, -85.41669
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294271 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1294271 is about 30% above the 74 m average across the 72 structures registered in Mecosta County. It is about 29% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,215 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 319 m, which puts the top of the structure 415 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294271, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.77039, -85.41669, with the site address filed as "16693 21 Mile 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 6,215 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tustin, MI · 1002422, a tower at 393 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 1294271 on Mar 8, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1294271?
The FCC record lists Crystal Automation Systems, Inc. of Crystal, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015011810. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-10843-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1294271?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 415 m (1,363 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294271?
The registered owner is Crystal Automation Systems, Inc., which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294271?
It is located near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan at 16693 21 Mile Rd. (43.77039, -85.41669). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 10, 2015.
What type of structure is 1294271?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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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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 1294271, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/big-rapids-1294271 (data as of October 6, 2026).