Monopole 1278442 — Pontiac, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278442 — monopole near Pontiac, Michigan. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278442 is a 33 m (109 ft) monopole near Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2004. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278442 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677870 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-15486-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1501 East Highwood (305471)
- City
- Pontiac
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48340
- County
- Oakland County
- County FIPS
- 26125
- Coordinates
- 42.67917, -83.28750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278442 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1278442 is about 42% below the 58 m average across the 312 structures registered in Oakland County. It is about 45% of the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 32 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 294 m, which puts the top of the structure 327 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278442, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.67917, -83.28750, with the site address filed as "1501 East Highwood (305471)". Oakland County has 312 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 191 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 Oak Park, MI · 1003429, a guyed tower at 331 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 1278442 on Dec 4, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1278442?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 911 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-15486-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 1278442?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (109 ft), and 327 m (1,074 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278442?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278442?
It is located near Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan at 1501 East Highwood (305471) (42.67917, -83.28750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2004.
What type of structure is 1278442?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Oakland County, MI?
Oakland County has 312 FCC-registered antenna structures, 191 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1278442, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/pontiac-1278442 (data as of October 13, 2026).