Guyed tower 1212638 — Melstrand, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212638 — guyed tower near Melstrand, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212638 is a 152 m (499 ft) guyed tower near Melstrand, Alger County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 18, 2000. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212638 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609792 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-9401-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Style E w/o side lights. |
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
- CO ROAD H58
- City
- Melstrand
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49839
- County
- Alger County
- County FIPS
- 26003
- Coordinates
- 46.51656, -86.35931
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212638 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1212638 is about 45% above the 105 m average across the 24 structures registered in Alger County. It is about twice 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 43% above 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 291 m, which puts the top of the structure 443 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212638, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melstrand in Alger County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.51656, -86.35931, with the site address filed as "CO ROAD H58". Alger County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 79th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 16 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 Grand Marais, MI · 1017389, 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 1212638 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 1212638?
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-9401-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1212638?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 443 m (1,453 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212638?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212638?
It is located near Melstrand, Alger County, Michigan at CO ROAD H58 (46.51656, -86.35931). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 18, 2000.
What type of structure is 1212638?
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 Alger County, MI?
Alger County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 79th-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 1212638, Melstrand, Alger County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/melstrand-1212638 (data as of October 13, 2026).