Guyed tower 1298270 — Charlevoix, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298270 — guyed tower near Charlevoix, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298270 is a 30 m (99 ft) guyed tower near Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 2015. It is registered to Charlevoix, City of.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298270 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697789 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-6199-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
Charlevoix, City of
Charlevoix, MI · FRN 0010728020
Location
- Address
- Mt. McSauba Rd. near the intersection of Waller Rd.
- City
- Charlevoix
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49720
- County
- Charlevoix County
- County FIPS
- 26029
- Coordinates
- 45.33389, -85.24694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298270 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1298270 is about half of the 57 m average across the 65 structures registered in Charlevoix County. It is about 41% of 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 about 28% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 25 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 217 m, which puts the top of the structure 247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298270, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charlevoix in Charlevoix County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.33389, -85.24694, with the site address filed as "Mt. McSauba Rd. near the intersection of Waller Rd.". Charlevoix County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 41 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 Harbor Springs, MI · 1000703, a tower at 201 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 1298270 on Feb 5, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1298270?
The FCC record lists Charlevoix, City of of Charlevoix, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010728020.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-6199-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 1298270?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (99 ft), and 247 m (810 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298270?
The registered owner is Charlevoix, City of.
Where is antenna structure 1298270?
It is located near Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan at Mt. McSauba Rd. near the intersection of Waller Rd. (45.33389, -85.24694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 2015.
What type of structure is 1298270?
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 Charlevoix County, MI?
Charlevoix County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 35th-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 1298270, Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/charlevoix-1298270 (data as of October 13, 2026).