Tower 1210160 — Iron River, MI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210160 — tower (type not specified) near Iron River, 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 1210160 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Iron River, Iron County, Michigan. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 8, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 27, 2010. It is registered to NORTHEAST TOWERS, LLC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1210160 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607257 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 8, 1999 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | May 27, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 85-AGL-1854-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
Green Bay, WI · FRN 0002699049
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BATES TOWER ROAD, 0.6 KM S. OF US HWY. 2/ 6 KM E. OF IRON RIVER, MI
- City
- Iron River
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49935
- County
- Iron County
- County FIPS
- 26071
- Coordinates
- 46.10083, -88.54028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1210160 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1210160 is about 59% above the 96 m average across the 26 structures registered in Iron County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 536 m, which puts the top of the structure 688 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1210160, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Iron River in Iron County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.10083, -88.54028, with the site address filed as "BATES TOWER ROAD, 0.6 KM S. OF US HWY. 2/ 6 KM E. OF IRON RIVER, MI". Iron County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 76th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 17 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 Amasa, MI · 1219039, a guyed tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1210160 on May 27, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 406 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1210160?
The FCC record lists NORTHEAST TOWERS, LLC of Green Bay, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002699049. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 2 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 85-AGL-1854-OE, 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 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1210160?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 688 m (2,259 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1210160?
The registered owner is NORTHEAST TOWERS, LLC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1210160?
It is located near Iron River, Iron County, Michigan at BATES TOWER ROAD, 0.6 KM S. OF US HWY. 2/ 6 KM E. OF IRON RIVER, MI (46.10083, -88.54028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 8, 1999.
What type of structure is 1210160?
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 Iron County, MI?
Iron County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 76th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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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 1210160, Iron River, Iron County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/iron-river-1210160 (data as of October 13, 2026).