Lattice tower 1294693 — Howard City, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294693 — lattice tower near Howard City, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294693 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Howard City, Newaygo County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 28, 2015. It is registered to Crystal Automation Systems, Inc., which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294693 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694212 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 28, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Mar 8, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-13932-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Crystal Automation Systems, Inc.
Crystal, MI · FRN 0015011810
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9182 88th Street
- City
- Howard City
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49329
- County
- Newaygo County
- County FIPS
- 26123
- Coordinates
- 43.39492, -85.57642
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294693 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1294693 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 72 structures registered in Newaygo County. It is about 29% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 373 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294693, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Howard City in Newaygo County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.39492, -85.57642, with the site address filed as "9182 88th Street". Newaygo County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 53 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 · 1234009, a tower at 323 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 1294693 on Mar 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 1294693?
The FCC record lists Crystal Automation Systems, Inc. of Crystal, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015011810. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-13932-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1294693?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 373 m (1,224 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294693?
The registered owner is Crystal Automation Systems, Inc., which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294693?
It is located near Howard City, Newaygo County, Michigan at 9182 88th Street (43.39492, -85.57642). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 28, 2015.
What type of structure is 1294693?
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 Newaygo County, MI?
Newaygo County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 28th-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 1294693, Howard City, Newaygo County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/howard-city-1294693 (data as of October 20, 2026).