Tower 1003549 — Portage, MI
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003549 — tower (type not specified) near Portage, 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 1003549 is a 82 m (268 ft) tower near Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1986. It is registered to Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003549 |
| Unique system identifier | 109329 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Aug 17, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AGL-3812-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Wausau, WI · FRN 0002711737
Holds 91 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1723 ROMENCE RD
- City
- Portage
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49024
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- County FIPS
- 26077
- Coordinates
- 42.21528, -85.61028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003549 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1003549 is about 18% above the 69 m average across the 141 structures registered in Kalamazoo County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 80 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 356 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003549, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Portage in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.21528, -85.61028, with the site address filed as "1723 ROMENCE RD". Kalamazoo County has 141 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 100 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 Orangeville Township, MI · 1004741, a tower at 329 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1003549 on Aug 17, 2004. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 273 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1003549?
The FCC record lists Midwest Communications, Inc. of Wausau, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002711737. Across the registry it holds 91 structure registrations, the 214th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 26 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AGL-3812-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003549?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (268 ft), and 356 m (1,167 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003549?
The registered owner is Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003549?
It is located near Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan at 1723 ROMENCE RD (42.21528, -85.61028). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1986.
What type of structure is 1003549?
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 Kalamazoo County, MI?
Kalamazoo County has 141 FCC-registered antenna structures, 100 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1003549, Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/portage-1003549 (data as of October 13, 2026).