Tower 1227701 — Northport, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1227701 — tower (type not specified) near Northport, 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 1227701 is a 94 m (309 ft) tower near Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 18, 2002. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1227701 |
| Unique system identifier | 2625690 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-9184-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
- 3507 North Putnam Road (Peshawbestown - 120007492)
- City
- Northport
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49682
- County
- Leelanau County
- County FIPS
- 26089
- Coordinates
- 45.03003, -85.60919
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1227701 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1227701 is about 21% above the 78 m average across the 29 structures registered in Leelanau 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 231 m, which puts the top of the structure 325 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1227701, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Northport in Leelanau County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.03003, -85.60919, with the site address filed as "3507 North Putnam Road (Peshawbestown - 120007492)". Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 19 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 Traverse City, MI · 1061421, a structure at 180 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 1227701 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 1227701?
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 2007-AGL-9184-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 1227701?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 325 m (1,067 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1227701?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1227701?
It is located near Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan at 3507 North Putnam Road (Peshawbestown - 120007492) (45.03003, -85.60919). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 18, 2002.
What type of structure is 1227701?
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 Leelanau County, MI?
Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 73rd-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 1227701, Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/northport-1227701 (data as of October 20, 2026).