Pole 1280653 — Ludington, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280653 — pole near Ludington, Michigan. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280653 is a 43 m (140 ft) pole near Ludington, Mason County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 22, 2011. It is registered to ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF MICHIGAN RSA #6 CELLULAR L.P.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280653 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680081 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Dec 7, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-6787-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF MICHIGAN RSA #6 CELLULAR L.P.
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001712876
Location
- Address
- 3473 West US 10
- City
- Ludington
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49431
- County
- Mason County
- County FIPS
- 26105
- Coordinates
- 43.95225, -86.36506
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280653 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1280653 is about 44% below the 76 m average across the 50 structures registered in Mason County. It is about 43% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 37% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 41 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 200 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280653, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ludington in Mason County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.95225, -86.36506, with the site address filed as "3473 West US 10". Mason County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-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 Elbridge, MI · 1004113, a tower at 154 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 1280653 on Dec 7, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1280653?
The FCC record lists ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF MICHIGAN RSA #6 CELLULAR L.P. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001712876.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-6787-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280653?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 242 m (795 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280653?
The registered owner is ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF MICHIGAN RSA #6 CELLULAR L.P..
Where is antenna structure 1280653?
It is located near Ludington, Mason County, Michigan at 3473 West US 10 (43.95225, -86.36506). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 22, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280653?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mason County, MI?
Mason County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 49th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280653, 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 1280653, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/ludington-1280653 (data as of October 13, 2026).