Tower 1006589 — Grand Rapids, MI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006589 — tower (type not specified) near Grand Rapids, 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 1006589 is a 65 m (212 ft) tower near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1993, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 31, 2002. It is registered to MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc., which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006589 |
| Unique system identifier | 111709 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 31, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AGL-2328-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc.
Richardson, TX
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 250 MONROE NW
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49503
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 26081
- Coordinates
- 42.96833, -85.67167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006589 compared with others?
At 65 m, structure 1006589 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 234 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 13% 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 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 45 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 65 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 187 m, which puts the top of the structure 252 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006589, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.96833, -85.67167, with the site address filed as "250 MONROE NW". 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 Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1006589 on Sep 5, 2002. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 406 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1006589?
The FCC record lists MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc. of Richardson, TX as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations, including 1 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AGL-2328-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006589?
Its registered overall height above ground is 65 m (212 ft), and 252 m (826 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006589?
The registered owner is MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc., which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006589?
It is located near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan at 250 MONROE NW (42.96833, -85.67167). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1006589?
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 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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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 1006589, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/grand-rapids-1006589 (data as of October 13, 2026).