Tower 1211588 — Melvindale, MI
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1211588 — tower (type not specified) near Melvindale, 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 1211588 is a 41 m (134 ft) tower near Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Oct 21, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 27, 2009. It is registered to Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1211588 |
| Unique system identifier | 2608742 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 27, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-2651-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
Reston, VA · FRN 0001608363
Holds 401 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MELVINDALE
- City
- Melvindale
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48217
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 26163
- Coordinates
- 42.28833, -83.15472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1211588 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1211588 is about 25% below the 55 m average across the 412 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about half of the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,215 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 36 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 177 m, which puts the top of the structure 218 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1211588, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melvindale in Wayne County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.28833, -83.15472, with the site address filed as "MELVINDALE". Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 318 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 Oak Park, MI · 1003429, a guyed tower at 331 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1211588 on Aug 4, 2009. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 273 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1211588?
The FCC record lists Nextel West Corp. of Reston, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608363. Across the registry it holds 401 structure registrations, the 63rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 130 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (312 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-2651-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 1211588?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (134 ft), and 218 m (716 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1211588?
The registered owner is Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1211588?
It is located near Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan at MELVINDALE (42.28833, -83.15472). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Oct 21, 1999.
What type of structure is 1211588?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wayne County, MI?
Wayne County has 412 FCC-registered antenna structures, 318 of them constructed — the 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 1211588, Melvindale, Wayne County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/melvindale-1211588 (data as of October 6, 2026).