Tower 1003536 — Kawkawlin, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003536 — tower (type not specified) near Kawkawlin, 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 1003536 is a 128 m (420 ft) tower near Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984. It is registered to Superior Communications dba Smile FM, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003536 |
| Unique system identifier | 109319 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Jun 2, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-AGL-868-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Superior Communications dba Smile FM
Imlay City, MI · FRN 0017040510
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1184 S FRASER RD
- City
- Kawkawlin
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48631
- County
- Bay County
- County FIPS
- 26017
- Coordinates
- 43.70444, -84.01028
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1003536 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1003536 is about 63% above the 78 m average across the 72 structures registered in Bay County. It is about 72% above 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 186 m, which puts the top of the structure 314 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003536, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kawkawlin in Bay County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.70444, -84.01028, with the site address filed as "1184 S FRASER RD". Bay County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 55 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 Guilford Twp, MI · 1055185, 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 1003536 on Jun 2, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1003536?
The FCC record lists Superior Communications dba Smile FM of Imlay City, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017040510. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-AGL-868-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003536?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 314 m (1,030 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003536?
The registered owner is Superior Communications dba Smile FM, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003536?
It is located near Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan at 1184 S FRASER RD (43.70444, -84.01028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1003536?
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 Bay County, MI?
Bay County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 25th-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 1003536, Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/kawkawlin-1003536 (data as of October 13, 2026).