Lattice tower 1299750 — Hamtramck, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299750 — lattice tower near Hamtramck, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299750 is a 63 m (205 ft) lattice tower near Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 6, 2018. It is registered to GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 35 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1299750 |
| Unique system identifier | 2699367 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-27-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
GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
Homewood, IL · FRN 0022133318
Holds 35 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1000ft North of Intersection Hamtramck Dr and East Grand Blvd.
- City
- Hamtramck
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48212
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 26163
- Coordinates
- 42.38028, -83.05611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299750 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1299750 is about 14% above the 55 m average across the 412 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about 16% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 63 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 192 m, which puts the top of the structure 255 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299750, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hamtramck in Wayne County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.38028, -83.05611, with the site address filed as "1000ft North of Intersection Hamtramck Dr and East Grand Blvd.". Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 318 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,225 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Oak Park, MI · 1003429, a guyed tower at 331 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 1299750 on Oct 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1299750?
The FCC record lists GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY of Homewood, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022133318. Across the registry it holds 35 structure registrations, the 468th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 29 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-27-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 1299750?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (205 ft), and 255 m (836 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299750?
The registered owner is GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 35 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299750?
It is located near Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan at 1000ft North of Intersection Hamtramck Dr and East Grand Blvd. (42.38028, -83.05611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 6, 2018.
What type of structure is 1299750?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wayne County, MI?
Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, 318 of them constructed — the largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1299750, Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/hamtramck-1299750 (data as of October 20, 2026).