Lattice tower 1304740 — Gowen, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1304740 — lattice tower near Gowen, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1304740 is a 94 m (308 ft) lattice tower near Gowen, Kent County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 6, 2018. It is registered to Kent County Dispatch Authority, which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1304740 |
| Unique system identifier | 2704436 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Aug 8, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-14813-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Kent County Dispatch Authority
Wyoming, MI · FRN 0026249649
Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16 Mile Road NE
- City
- Gowen
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49326
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 26081
- Coordinates
- 43.20950, -85.31847
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1304740 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1304740 is about 51% above the 62 m average across the 234 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 26% above 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 about 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 258 m, which puts the top of the structure 352 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1304740, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gowen in Kent County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.20950, -85.31847, with the site address filed as "16 Mile Road NE". Kent County has 234 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 154 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 Grand Rapids, MI · 1008564, a tower at 193 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 1304740 on Aug 8, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1304740?
The FCC record lists Kent County Dispatch Authority of Wyoming, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026249649. Across the registry it holds 9 structure registrations, including 9 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-14813-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1304740?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 352 m (1,153 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1304740?
The registered owner is Kent County Dispatch Authority, which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1304740?
It is located near Gowen, Kent County, Michigan at 16 Mile Road NE (43.20950, -85.31847). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 6, 2018.
What type of structure is 1304740?
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 Kent County, MI?
Kent County has 234 FCC-registered antenna structures, 154 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1304740, 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 1304740, Gowen, Kent County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/gowen-1304740 (data as of October 13, 2026).