Lattice tower 1277565 — Sidnaw, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277565 — lattice tower near Sidnaw, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277565 is a 83 m (272 ft) lattice tower near Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 11, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1277565 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676993 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AGL-260-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 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8437 Kitchie Rd (MI17597-A)
- City
- Sidnaw
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49967
- County
- Houghton County
- County FIPS
- 26061
- Coordinates
- 46.49589, -88.81550
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1277565 compared with others?
At 83 m, structure 1277565 is about 17% below the 100 m average across the 39 structures registered in Houghton County. It is about 12% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 80 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 83 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 386 m, which puts the top of the structure 469 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1277565, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sidnaw in Houghton County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.49589, -88.81550, with the site address filed as "8437 Kitchie Rd (MI17597-A)". Houghton County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 30 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 Kenton, MI · 1214499, a guyed tower at 152 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 1277565 on Apr 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1277565?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AGL-260-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 1277565?
Its registered overall height above ground is 83 m (272 ft), and 469 m (1,539 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1277565?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1277565?
It is located near Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan at 8437 Kitchie Rd (MI17597-A) (46.49589, -88.81550). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 11, 2012.
What type of structure is 1277565?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Houghton County, MI?
Houghton County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 62nd-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 1277565, Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/sidnaw-1277565 (data as of October 13, 2026).