Lattice tower 1209684 — Grand Rapids, MI
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209684 — lattice tower near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209684 is a 61 m (200 ft) lattice tower near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on May 10, 1965. It is registered to Kent County Sheriff's Office, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209684 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606781 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 10, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Dec 20, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-5634-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
Grand Rapids, MI · FRN 0002740520
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 701 Ball Ave., N.E
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49503
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 26081
- Coordinates
- 42.97667, -85.63197
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1209684 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1209684 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 234 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 18% below 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 16% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 229 m, which puts the top of the structure 290 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209684, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.97667, -85.63197, with the site address filed as "701 Ball Ave., N.E". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1209684 on Dec 20, 2018. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 518 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1209684?
The FCC record lists Kent County Sheriff's Office of Grand Rapids, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002740520. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-5634-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 1209684?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 290 m (950 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209684?
The registered owner is Kent County Sheriff's Office, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209684?
It is located near Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan at 701 Ball Ave., N.E (42.97667, -85.63197). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on May 10, 1965.
What type of structure is 1209684?
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 1209684, 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 1209684, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/grand-rapids-1209684 (data as of October 13, 2026).