Tower 1006470 — Niles, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006470 — tower (type not specified) near Niles, 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 1006470 is a 58 m (189 ft) tower near Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 2011. It is registered to Michigan Bell, which holds 37 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006470 |
| Unique system identifier | 111602 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-2668-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
Plano, TX · FRN 0002776771
Holds 37 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 317 N 3RD ST
- City
- Niles
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49120
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 41.83183, -86.25561
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006470 compared with others?
At 58 m, structure 1006470 is about 19% below the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 22% 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 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 58 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 207 m, which puts the top of the structure 265 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006470, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Niles in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.83183, -86.25561, with the site address filed as "317 N 3RD ST". Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 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 Gilmer Park, IN · 1234106, a structure at 328 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 1006470 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1006470?
The FCC record lists Michigan Bell of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002776771. Across the registry it holds 37 structure registrations, the 437th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-2668-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 1006470?
Its registered overall height above ground is 58 m (189 ft), and 265 m (869 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006470?
The registered owner is Michigan Bell, which holds 37 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006470?
It is located near Niles, Berrien County, Michigan at 317 N 3RD ST (41.83183, -86.25561). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 2011.
What type of structure is 1006470?
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 Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1006470, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/niles-1006470 (data as of October 13, 2026).