Tower 1238879 — Middleville, MI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238879 — tower (type not specified) near Middleville, 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 1238879 is a 71 m (234 ft) tower near Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 31, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 1, 2007. It is registered to Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238879 |
| Unique system identifier | 2637212 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 31, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 1, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-904-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
Reston, VA · FRN 0001608363
Holds 401 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12526 Park Drive
- City
- Middleville
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49333
- County
- Barry County
- County FIPS
- 26015
- Coordinates
- 42.65250, -85.52511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1238879 compared with others?
At 71 m, structure 1238879 is about 35% below the 110 m average across the 61 structures registered in Barry County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 71 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 245 m, which puts the top of the structure 316 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238879, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Middleville in Barry County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.65250, -85.52511, with the site address filed as "12526 Park Drive". Barry County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 53 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 Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1238879 on Aug 1, 2007. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 407 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1238879?
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 2003-AGL-904-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 1238879?
Its registered overall height above ground is 71 m (234 ft), and 316 m (1,037 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238879?
The registered owner is Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238879?
It is located near Middleville, Barry County, Michigan at 12526 Park Drive (42.65250, -85.52511). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 31, 2004.
What type of structure is 1238879?
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 Barry County, MI?
Barry County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1238879, Middleville, Barry County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/middleville-1238879 (data as of October 20, 2026).