Tower 1028720 — Newberry, MI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028720 — tower (type not specified) near Newberry, 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 1028720 is a 54 m (178 ft) tower near Newberry, Luce County, Michigan. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1992, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 1, 2010. It is registered to MICHIGAN, STATE OF - Dept of Natural Resources, which holds 281 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028720 |
| Unique system identifier | 128977 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 1, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-2690-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
MICHIGAN, STATE OF - Dept of Natural Resources
Lansing, MI · FRN 0003928140
Holds 281 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E SIDE HWY 123 2.9 MI S
- City
- Newberry
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49868
- County
- Luce County
- County FIPS
- 26095
- Coordinates
- 46.31361, -85.50694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028720 compared with others?
At 54 m, structure 1028720 is about half of the 102 m average across the 20 structures registered in Luce County. It is about 27% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 29% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 54 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028720, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newberry in Luce County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.31361, -85.50694, with the site address filed as "E SIDE HWY 123 2.9 MI S". Luce County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 81st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 11 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 Paradise, MI · 1219031, a guyed tower at 152 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 1028720 on Dec 1, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 406 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1028720?
The FCC record lists MICHIGAN, STATE OF - Dept of Natural Resources of Lansing, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003928140. 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 97-AGL-2690-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 1028720?
Its registered overall height above ground is 54 m (178 ft), and 319 m (1,047 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028720?
The registered owner is MICHIGAN, STATE OF - Dept of Natural Resources, which holds 281 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028720?
It is located near Newberry, Luce County, Michigan at E SIDE HWY 123 2.9 MI S (46.31361, -85.50694). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1028720?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Luce County, MI?
Luce County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 81st-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 1028720, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/newberry-1028720 (data as of October 13, 2026).