Guyed tower 1009879 — Sawyer, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009879 — guyed tower near Sawyer, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009879 is a 96 m (316 ft) guyed tower near Sawyer, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 23, 2001. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009879 |
| Unique system identifier | 114271 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 23, 2001 |
| Registration issued | May 19, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-4689-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14242 Three Oaks Rd (MI20380-A)
- City
- Sawyer
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49125
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 41.86192, -86.61083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009879 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1009879 is about 35% above the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 30% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 201 m, which puts the top of the structure 298 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009879, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sawyer in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.86192, -86.61083, with the site address filed as "14242 Three Oaks Rd (MI20380-A)". 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 South Bend, IN · 1030677, a guyed tower at 320 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 1009879 on May 19, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1009879?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 103 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (608 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-4689-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 1009879?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (316 ft), and 298 m (976 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009879?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009879?
It is located near Sawyer, Berrien County, Michigan at 14242 Three Oaks Rd (MI20380-A) (41.86192, -86.61083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 23, 2001.
What type of structure is 1009879?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1009879, Sawyer, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/sawyer-1009879 (data as of October 13, 2026).