Guyed tower 1002513 — Champion, MI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002513 — guyed tower near Champion, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002513 is a 98 m (322 ft) guyed tower near Champion, Marquette County, Michigan. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Apr 7, 1994. It is registered to BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA - WNMU TV FM, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002513 |
| Unique system identifier | 108518 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 7, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Sep 22, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-12896-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA - WNMU TV FM
Marquette, MI · FRN 0002735751
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.4 miles northwest of intersection of Hwy. 41 and Co Rd. Ffb.
- City
- Champion
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49814
- County
- Marquette County
- County FIPS
- 26103
- Coordinates
- 46.50689, -87.96181
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002513 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1002513 is about 14% below the 114 m average across the 77 structures registered in Marquette County. It is about 32% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 543 m, which puts the top of the structure 641 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002513, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Champion in Marquette County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.50689, -87.96181, with the site address filed as "0.4 miles northwest of intersection of Hwy. 41 and Co Rd. Ffb.". Marquette County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 54 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 Republic, MI · 1057602, a tower at 427 m (canceled).
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 1002513 on Sep 22, 2015. 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 1002513?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA - WNMU TV FM of Marquette, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002735751. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-12896-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002513?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (322 ft), and 641 m (2,101 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002513?
The registered owner is BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA - WNMU TV FM, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002513?
It is located near Champion, Marquette County, Michigan at 0.4 miles northwest of intersection of Hwy. 41 and Co Rd. Ffb. (46.50689, -87.96181). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Apr 7, 1994.
What type of structure is 1002513?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marquette County, MI?
Marquette County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002513, 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 1002513, Champion, Marquette County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/champion-1002513 (data as of October 13, 2026).