Guyed tower 1221512 — Iron River, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221512 — guyed tower near Iron River, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221512 is a 152 m (500 ft) guyed tower near Iron River, Iron County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 23, 2001. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221512 |
| Unique system identifier | 2619255 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 23, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-9403-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E w/o side lights. |
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
Dimondale, MI · FRN 0004806576
Holds 281 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Silver Lake Road
- City
- Iron River
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49935
- County
- Iron County
- County FIPS
- 26071
- Coordinates
- 46.15333, -88.77450
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1221512 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1221512 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 6,225 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 145 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 515 m, which puts the top of the structure 667 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221512, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Iron River in Iron County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.15333, -88.77450, with the site address filed as "Silver Lake Road". 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 6,225 registrations, the 7th-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 "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 1221512 on Apr 22, 2022. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1221512?
The FCC record lists MICHIGAN, STATE OF of Dimondale, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004806576. Across the registry it holds 281 structure registrations, the 85th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 281 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (113 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-9403-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1221512?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 667 m (2,189 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221512?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221512?
It is located near Iron River, Iron County, Michigan at Silver Lake Road (46.15333, -88.77450). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 23, 2001.
What type of structure is 1221512?
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. 20,303 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1221512, Iron River, Iron County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/iron-river-1221512 (data as of October 20, 2026).