Pole 1257201 — Suttons Bay, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257201 — pole near Suttons Bay, Michigan. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257201 is a 48 m (159 ft) pole near Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 16, 2008. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257201 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656367 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AGL-7364-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 500 S. Elm St (Suttons Bay - 196450688)
- City
- Suttons Bay
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49682
- County
- Leelanau County
- County FIPS
- 26089
- Coordinates
- 44.97250, -85.65714
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257201 compared with others?
At 48 m, structure 1257201 is about 38% below the 78 m average across the 29 structures registered in Leelanau County. It is about 35% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 56% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 48 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 191 m, which puts the top of the structure 239 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257201, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Suttons Bay in Leelanau County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.97250, -85.65714, with the site address filed as "500 S. Elm St (Suttons Bay - 196450688)". Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 19 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 Traverse City, MI · 1061421, a structure at 180 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 1257201 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1257201?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 365 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AGL-7364-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 1257201?
Its registered overall height above ground is 48 m (159 ft), and 239 m (784 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257201?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257201?
It is located near Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan at 500 S. Elm St (Suttons Bay - 196450688) (44.97250, -85.65714). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 16, 2008.
What type of structure is 1257201?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Leelanau County, MI?
Leelanau County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 73rd-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 1257201, Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/suttons-bay-1257201 (data as of October 13, 2026).