Tower 1002555 — Inkster, MI
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002555 — tower (type not specified) near Inkster, 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 1002555 is a 36 m (117 ft) tower near Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to DETROIT SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002555 |
| Unique system identifier | 97481 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Sep 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-2137-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
DETROIT SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Hoffman Estates, IL
Location
- Address
- 27181 SOUTHERN AVE
- City
- Inkster
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48141
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 26163
- Coordinates
- 42.29194, -83.30722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002555 compared with others?
At 36 m, structure 1002555 is about 35% below the 55 m average across the 412 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about half of 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 half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 32 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 36 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 193 m, which puts the top of the structure 228 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002555, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Inkster in Wayne County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.29194, -83.30722, with the site address filed as "27181 SOUTHERN AVE". 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 6,220 registrations, the 8th-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 "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1002555 on Sep 13, 1996. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 485 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1002555?
The FCC record lists DETROIT SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Hoffman Estates, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-2137-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002555?
Its registered overall height above ground is 36 m (117 ft), and 228 m (749 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002555?
The registered owner is DETROIT SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1002555?
It is located near Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan at 27181 SOUTHERN AVE (42.29194, -83.30722). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1002555?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002555, 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 1002555, Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/inkster-1002555 (data as of October 13, 2026).