Lattice tower 1208079 — McFarland, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208079 — lattice tower near McFarland, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208079 is a 152 m (500 ft) lattice tower near McFarland, Marquette County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 23, 2000. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208079 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605029 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 23, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-5578-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Dimondale, MI · FRN 0004806576
Holds 281 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- EAST OF 35, SOUTH OF 444, MCFARLAND AREA
- City
- McFarland
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49880
- County
- Marquette County
- County FIPS
- 26103
- Coordinates
- 46.19500, -87.24156
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208079 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1208079 is about 34% above the 114 m average across the 77 structures registered in Marquette County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 145 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 337 m, which puts the top of the structure 490 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208079, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near McFarland in Marquette County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.19500, -87.24156, with the site address filed as "EAST OF 35, SOUTH OF 444, MCFARLAND AREA". Marquette County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 54 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 Rapid River, MI · 1007037, a guyed tower at 366 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 1208079 on Apr 22, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1208079?
The FCC record lists MICHIGAN, STATE OF of Dimondale, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004806576. Across the registry it holds 281 structure registrations, the 85th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 281 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (113 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-5578-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208079?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 490 m (1,606 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208079?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208079?
It is located near McFarland, Marquette County, Michigan at EAST OF 35, SOUTH OF 444, MCFARLAND AREA (46.19500, -87.24156). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 23, 2000.
What type of structure is 1208079?
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 Marquette County, MI?
Marquette County has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 21st-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 1208079, McFarland, Marquette County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/mcfarland-1208079 (data as of October 13, 2026).