Tower 1016868 — Gaylord, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016868 — tower (type not specified) near Gaylord, 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 1016868 is a 49 m (160 ft) tower near Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1984. It is registered to Lambda Energy Resources LLC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016868 |
| Unique system identifier | 119532 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Oct 24, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-AGL-1208-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
Kalkaska, MI · FRN 0027742162
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7 KM E
- City
- Gaylord
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49735
- County
- Otsego County
- County FIPS
- 26137
- Coordinates
- 45.01694, -84.58361
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
How tall is structure 1016868 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1016868 is about 35% below the 75 m average across the 50 structures registered in Otsego County. It is about 34% below 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 409 m, which puts the top of the structure 458 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016868, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.01694, -84.58361, with the site address filed as "7 KM E". Otsego County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 52nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 34 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 Johannesburg, MI · 1005840, a guyed tower at 198 m (dismantled).
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 1016868 on Oct 24, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1016868?
The FCC record lists Lambda Energy Resources LLC. of Kalkaska, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027742162. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-AGL-1208-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 1016868?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 458 m (1,502 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016868?
The registered owner is Lambda Energy Resources LLC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016868?
It is located near Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan at 7 KM E (45.01694, -84.58361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1016868?
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 Otsego County, MI?
Otsego County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 52nd-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 1016868, Gaylord, Otsego County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/gaylord-1016868 (data as of October 13, 2026).