Tower 1266143 — Manchester, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1266143 — tower (type not specified) near Manchester, 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 1266143 is a 101 m (330 ft) tower near Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 14, 2008. It is registered to Washtenaw County 800 MHz Radio Consortium, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1266143 |
| Unique system identifier | 2665490 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Nov 18, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-1353-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
Washtenaw County 800 MHz Radio Consortium
Ann Arbor, MI · FRN 0018281402
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 20410 Gieske Road
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48158
- County
- Washtenaw County
- County FIPS
- 26161
- Coordinates
- 42.15989, -84.02542
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1266143 compared with others?
At 101 m, structure 1266143 is about 72% above the 58 m average across the 169 structures registered in Washtenaw County. It is about 35% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 101 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 294 m, which puts the top of the structure 394 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1266143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Manchester in Washtenaw County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.15989, -84.02542, with the site address filed as "20410 Gieske Road". Washtenaw County has 169 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 133 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 Chelsea, MI · 1000278, a structure at 318 m (dismantled).
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 1266143 on Nov 18, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1266143?
The FCC record lists Washtenaw County 800 MHz Radio Consortium of Ann Arbor, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018281402. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-1353-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 1266143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 101 m (330 ft), and 394 m (1,293 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1266143?
The registered owner is Washtenaw County 800 MHz Radio Consortium, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1266143?
It is located near Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan at 20410 Gieske Road (42.15989, -84.02542). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 14, 2008.
What type of structure is 1266143?
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 Washtenaw County, MI?
Washtenaw County has 169 FCC-registered antenna structures, 133 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1266143, Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/manchester-1266143 (data as of October 13, 2026).