Tower 1239601 — Richland, MI
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239601 — tower (type not specified) near Richland, 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 1239601 is a 77 m (254 ft) tower near Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Dec 17, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 11, 2009. It is registered to Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239601 |
| Unique system identifier | 2638214 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 17, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 11, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-2901-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
Reston, VA · FRN 0001608363
Holds 401 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10126 E M89 #D
- City
- Richland
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49083
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- County FIPS
- 26077
- Coordinates
- 42.37381, -85.43244
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239601 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1239601 is about 12% 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 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 283 m, which puts the top of the structure 361 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239601, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richland in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.37381, -85.43244, with the site address filed as "10126 E M89 #D". 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 Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1239601 on Feb 12, 2009. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 273 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1239601?
The FCC record lists Nextel West Corp. of Reston, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608363. Across the registry it holds 401 structure registrations, the 63rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 130 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (312 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AGL-2901-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 1239601?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 361 m (1,184 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239601?
The registered owner is Nextel West Corp., which holds 401 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239601?
It is located near Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan at 10126 E M89 #D (42.37381, -85.43244). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Dec 17, 1997.
What type of structure is 1239601?
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 1239601, Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/richland-1239601 (data as of October 13, 2026).