Lattice tower 1312944 — Big Rapids, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312944 — lattice tower near Big Rapids, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312944 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 25, 2020. It is registered to Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312944 |
| Unique system identifier | 2712728 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Dec 3, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-15560-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
Tampa, FL · FRN 0014913248
Holds 752 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 15505 Coolidge Rd (MI-09609 Big Rapids NE)
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49307
- County
- Mecosta County
- County FIPS
- 26107
- Coordinates
- 43.74850, -85.39650
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1312944 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1312944 is about 18% below the 74 m average across the 72 structures registered in Mecosta County. It is about 18% below 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 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 366 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312944, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.74850, -85.39650, with the site address filed as "15505 Coolidge Rd (MI-09609 Big Rapids NE)". 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 1312944 on Dec 3, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1312944?
The FCC record lists Skyway Towers, LLC of Tampa, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014913248. Across the registry it holds 752 structure registrations, the 37th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 40 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (321 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-15560-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 1312944?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 366 m (1,200 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312944?
The registered owner is Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312944?
It is located near Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan at 15505 Coolidge Rd (MI-09609 Big Rapids NE) (43.74850, -85.39650). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 25, 2020.
What type of structure is 1312944?
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 1312944, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/big-rapids-1312944 (data as of October 6, 2026).