Lattice tower 1278417 — Kenton, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278417 — lattice tower near Kenton, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278417 is a 131 m (429 ft) lattice tower near Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 29, 2011. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278417 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677845 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Registration issued | May 28, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AGL-7125-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4970 North Federal Forest Highway 16 (274952)
- City
- Kenton
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49967
- County
- Houghton County
- County FIPS
- 26061
- Coordinates
- 46.49094, -88.88606
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278417 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1278417 is about 31% above the 100 m average across the 39 structures registered in Houghton County. It is about 76% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 80% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 128 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 131 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 373 m, which puts the top of the structure 504 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278417, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kenton in Houghton County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.49094, -88.88606, with the site address filed as "4970 North Federal Forest Highway 16 (274952)". Houghton County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 30 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 Greenland, MI · 1219034, 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 1278417 on May 28, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1278417?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 911 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AGL-7125-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278417?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (429 ft), and 504 m (1,652 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278417?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278417?
It is located near Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan at 4970 North Federal Forest Highway 16 (274952) (46.49094, -88.88606). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 29, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278417?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Houghton County, MI?
Houghton County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 62nd-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 1278417, Kenton, Houghton County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/kenton-1278417 (data as of October 13, 2026).