Lattice tower 1292687 — McBain, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292687 — lattice tower near McBain, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292687 is a 79 m (258 ft) lattice tower near McBain, Missaukee County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 22, 2015. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1292687 |
| Unique system identifier | 2692204 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-1430-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Jasper Street
- City
- McBain
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49657
- County
- Missaukee County
- County FIPS
- 26113
- Coordinates
- 44.18744, -85.21908
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1292687 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1292687 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 31 structures registered in Missaukee County. It is roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,215 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 395 m, which puts the top of the structure 473 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1292687, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near McBain in Missaukee County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.18744, -85.21908, with the site address filed as "Jasper Street". Missaukee County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 69th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 27 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,215 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tustin, MI · 1002422, a tower at 393 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 1292687 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1292687?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 365 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-1430-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 1292687?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 473 m (1,553 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1292687?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1292687?
It is located near McBain, Missaukee County, Michigan at Jasper Street (44.18744, -85.21908). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 22, 2015.
What type of structure is 1292687?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Missaukee County, MI?
Missaukee County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 69th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1292687, McBain, Missaukee County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/mcbain-1292687 (data as of October 6, 2026).