Tower 1008565 — Grand Rapids, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008565 — 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 1008565 is a 124 m (407 ft) tower near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1965. It is registered to FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP DBA = WFUR FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008565 |
| Unique system identifier | 113251 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Feb 3, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP DBA = WFUR FM
Grand Rapids, MI
Location
- Address
- 399 GARFIELD SW
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49504
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 26081
- Coordinates
- 42.95389, -85.69778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008565 compared with others?
At 124 m, structure 1008565 is about twice the 62 m average across the 234 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 67% above 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 63% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 124 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 186 m, which puts the top of the structure 310 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008565, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.95389, -85.69778, with the site address filed as "399 GARFIELD SW". 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 "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 1008565 on Feb 3, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1008565?
The FCC record lists FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP DBA = WFUR FM of Grand Rapids, MI as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008565?
Its registered overall height above ground is 124 m (407 ft), and 310 m (1,017 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008565?
The registered owner is FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP DBA = WFUR FM.
Where is antenna structure 1008565?
It is located near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan at 399 GARFIELD SW (42.95389, -85.69778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1965.
What type of structure is 1008565?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008565, 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 1008565, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/grand-rapids-1008565 (data as of October 13, 2026).