Lattice tower 1288682 — Frankenmuth, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288682 — lattice tower near Frankenmuth, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288682 is a 70 m (230 ft) lattice tower near Frankenmuth, Tuscola County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 11, 2015. It is registered to Trinity River Assets LLC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288682 |
| Unique system identifier | 2688111 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 11, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Oct 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-11702-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Arlington, TX · FRN 0038808697
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9951 Van Cleve Rd
- City
- Frankenmuth
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48768
- County
- Tuscola County
- County FIPS
- 26157
- Coordinates
- 43.29603, -83.67894
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288682 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1288682 is about 34% below the 106 m average across the 45 structures registered in Tuscola 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 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 264 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288682, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Frankenmuth in Tuscola County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.29603, -83.67894, with the site address filed as "9951 Van Cleve Rd". 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 1288682 on Oct 5, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1288682?
The FCC record lists Trinity River Assets LLC of Arlington, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0038808697. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 5 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-11702-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1288682?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (230 ft), and 264 m (867 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288682?
The registered owner is Trinity River Assets LLC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288682?
It is located near Frankenmuth, Tuscola County, Michigan at 9951 Van Cleve Rd (43.29603, -83.67894). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 11, 2015.
What type of structure is 1288682?
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 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 1288682, Frankenmuth, Tuscola County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/frankenmuth-1288682 (data as of October 13, 2026).