Tower 1001259 — Caro, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001259 — tower (type not specified) near Caro, 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 1001259 is a 108 m (354 ft) tower near Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 24, 1996. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001259 |
| Unique system identifier | 107741 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 24, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-0719-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Dimondale, MI · FRN 0004806576
Holds 281 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1199 SANALIC RD M 46
- City
- Caro
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48723
- County
- Tuscola County
- County FIPS
- 26157
- Coordinates
- 43.41000, -83.36806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001259 compared with others?
At 108 m, structure 1001259 is roughly in line with the 106 m average across the 45 structures registered in Tuscola County. It is about 45% above 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 42% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 105 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 108 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 238 m, which puts the top of the structure 346 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001259, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.41000, -83.36806, with the site address filed as "1199 SANALIC RD M 46". Tuscola County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 59th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 32 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 Clio, MI · 1010544, a tower at 403 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 1001259 on Apr 22, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1001259?
The FCC record lists MICHIGAN, STATE OF of Dimondale, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004806576. Across the registry it holds 281 structure registrations, the 85th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 281 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (113 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-0719-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1001259?
Its registered overall height above ground is 108 m (354 ft), and 346 m (1,135 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001259?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1001259?
It is located near Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan at 1199 SANALIC RD M 46 (43.41000, -83.36806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 24, 1996.
What type of structure is 1001259?
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 Tuscola County, MI?
Tuscola County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 59th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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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 1001259, Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/caro-1001259 (data as of October 13, 2026).