Guyed tower 1002512 — La Branche, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002512 — guyed tower near La Branche, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002512 is a 91 m (300 ft) guyed tower near La Branche, Menominee County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 11, 2013. It is registered to BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA = WNMU TV FM, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002512 |
| Unique system identifier | 108517 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-4769-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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA = WNMU TV FM
Marquette, MI · FRN 0002735751
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- LA BRANCHE
- City
- La Branche
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49873
- County
- Menominee County
- County FIPS
- 26109
- Coordinates
- 45.88472, -87.48861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002512 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1002512 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 50 structures registered in Menominee County. It is about 23% 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 14% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 299 m, which puts the top of the structure 390 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002512, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Branche in Menominee County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.88472, -87.48861, with the site address filed as "LA BRANCHE". Menominee County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 39 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 Foster City, MI · 1206710, 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 1002512 on Sep 25, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1002512?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA = WNMU TV FM of Marquette, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002735751. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-4769-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 1002512?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 390 m (1,280 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002512?
The registered owner is BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA = WNMU TV FM, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002512?
It is located near La Branche, Menominee County, Michigan at LA BRANCHE (45.88472, -87.48861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 11, 2013.
What type of structure is 1002512?
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 Menominee County, MI?
Menominee County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002512, 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 1002512, La Branche, Menominee County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/la-branche-1002512 (data as of October 13, 2026).