Guyed tower 1004398 — Interlochen, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004398 — guyed tower near Interlochen, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004398 is a 139 m (455 ft) guyed tower near Interlochen, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1963. It is registered to INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1004398 |
| Unique system identifier | 109938 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Jun 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-2637-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Interlochen, MI · FRN 0002765030
Location
- Address
- 3 KM S OF US 31 ON HWY M137
- City
- Interlochen
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49643
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- County FIPS
- 26055
- Coordinates
- 44.63528, -85.76472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1004398 compared with others?
At 139 m, structure 1004398 is about twice the 63 m average across the 93 structures registered in Grand Traverse County. It is about 87% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 139 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 261 m, which puts the top of the structure 399 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1004398, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Interlochen in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.63528, -85.76472, with the site address filed as "3 KM S OF US 31 ON HWY M137". Grand Traverse County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 64 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 Sherman, MI · 1274495, a tower at 472 m (granted (not yet 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 1004398 on Jun 28, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1004398?
The FCC record lists INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS of Interlochen, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002765030.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AGL-2637-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1004398?
Its registered overall height above ground is 139 m (455 ft), and 399 m (1,310 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1004398?
The registered owner is INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
Where is antenna structure 1004398?
It is located near Interlochen, Grand Traverse County, Michigan at 3 KM S OF US 31 ON HWY M137 (44.63528, -85.76472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1963.
What type of structure is 1004398?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grand Traverse County, MI?
Grand Traverse County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004398, 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 1004398, Interlochen, Grand Traverse County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/interlochen-1004398 (data as of October 13, 2026).