Tower 1256844 — Michigamme, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256844 — tower (type not specified) near Michigamme, 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 1256844 is a 94 m (309 ft) tower near Michigamme, Baraga County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 9, 2007. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256844 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656010 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AGL-3114-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
- 400 Red Road (Three Lakes MI - 196420944)
- City
- Michigamme
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49861
- County
- Baraga County
- County FIPS
- 26013
- Coordinates
- 46.53478, -88.12972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256844 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1256844 is about 12% below the 108 m average across the 19 structures registered in Baraga County. It is about 27% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 508 m, which puts the top of the structure 602 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256844, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Michigamme in Baraga County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.53478, -88.12972, with the site address filed as "400 Red Road (Three Lakes MI - 196420944)". Baraga County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 16 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,225 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Republic, MI · 1057602, a tower at 427 m (canceled).
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 1256844 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1256844?
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 2006-AGL-3114-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 1256844?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 602 m (1,976 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256844?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256844?
It is located near Michigamme, Baraga County, Michigan at 400 Red Road (Three Lakes MI - 196420944) (46.53478, -88.12972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 9, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256844?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Baraga County, MI?
Baraga County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 82nd-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1256844, Michigamme, Baraga County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/michigamme-1256844 (data as of October 20, 2026).