Lattice tower 1327968 — Empire, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327968 — lattice tower near Empire, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327968 is a 79 m (259 ft) lattice tower near Empire, Leelanau County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 18, 2024. It is registered to TAG Towers, LLC, which holds 63 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1327968 |
| Unique system identifier | 2728309 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Jan 14, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-1696-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Richmond, KY · FRN 0030199905
Holds 63 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near 2740 W EMPIRE HWY
- City
- Empire
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49630
- County
- Leelanau County
- County FIPS
- 26089
- Coordinates
- 44.80711, -85.90486
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1327968 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1327968 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 29 structures registered in Leelanau County. It is roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 281 m, which puts the top of the structure 360 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1327968, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Empire in Leelanau County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.80711, -85.90486, with the site address filed as "Near 2740 W EMPIRE HWY". Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 19 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 Sherman, MI · 1274495, a tower at 472 m (granted (not yet 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 1327968 on Jan 14, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1327968?
The FCC record lists TAG Towers, LLC of Richmond, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0030199905. Across the registry it holds 63 structure registrations, the 297th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (48 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-1696-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1327968?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 360 m (1,181 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1327968?
The registered owner is TAG Towers, LLC, which holds 63 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1327968?
It is located near Empire, Leelanau County, Michigan at Near 2740 W EMPIRE HWY (44.80711, -85.90486). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 18, 2024.
What type of structure is 1327968?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Leelanau County, MI?
Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 73rd-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 1327968, Empire, Leelanau County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/empire-1327968 (data as of October 13, 2026).