Tower 1233859 — Sturgis, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1233859 — tower (type not specified) near Sturgis, 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 1233859 is a 38 m (125 ft) tower near Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2002. It is registered to CSI Systems, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1233859 |
| Unique system identifier | 2631945 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Registration issued | May 6, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-AGL-474-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
Mishawaka, IN · FRN 0004839718
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .2 Mile east of Fair Rd. on Featherstone Rd.
- City
- Sturgis
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49091
- County
- St. Joseph County
- County FIPS
- 26149
- Coordinates
- 41.85394, -85.48317
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1233859 compared with others?
At 38 m, structure 1233859 is about half of the 73 m average across the 69 structures registered in St. Joseph County. It is about half of 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 about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 38 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 313 m, which puts the top of the structure 351 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1233859, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sturgis in St. Joseph County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.85394, -85.48317, with the site address filed as ".2 Mile east of Fair Rd. on Featherstone Rd.". St. Joseph County has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 50 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 Jones, MI · 1031606, a lattice 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 1233859 on May 6, 2002. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1233859?
The FCC record lists CSI Systems, Inc. of Mishawaka, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004839718. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-AGL-474-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 1233859?
Its registered overall height above ground is 38 m (125 ft), and 351 m (1,150 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1233859?
The registered owner is CSI Systems, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1233859?
It is located near Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan at .2 Mile east of Fair Rd. on Featherstone Rd. (41.85394, -85.48317). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2002.
What type of structure is 1233859?
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 St. Joseph County, MI?
St. Joseph County has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1233859, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/sturgis-1233859 (data as of October 13, 2026).