Tower 1213205 — University Center, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213205 — tower (type not specified) near University Center, 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 1213205 is a 150 m (493 ft) tower near University Center, Bay County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 18, 1980. It is registered to Delta College, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1213205 |
| Unique system identifier | 2610359 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 18, 1980 |
| Registration issued | May 30, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-6500-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
University Center, MI · FRN 0002735249
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Delta Road 5.5 miles SW of Bay City
- City
- University Center
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48710
- County
- Bay County
- County FIPS
- 26017
- Coordinates
- 43.56169, -83.98108
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1213205 compared with others?
At 150 m, structure 1213205 is about twice the 78 m average across the 72 structures registered in Bay County. It is about twice the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 135 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 150 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 333 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1213205, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near University Center in Bay County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.56169, -83.98108, with the site address filed as "Delta Road 5.5 miles SW of Bay City". Bay County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 55 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,225 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Clio, MI · 1010544, a tower at 403 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 1213205 on May 30, 2000. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1213205?
The FCC record lists Delta College of University Center, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002735249. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-6500-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1213205?
Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (493 ft), and 333 m (1,093 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1213205?
The registered owner is Delta College, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1213205?
It is located near University Center, Bay County, Michigan at Delta Road 5.5 miles SW of Bay City (43.56169, -83.98108). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 18, 1980.
What type of structure is 1213205?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bay County, MI?
Bay County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 25th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1213205, University Center, Bay County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/university-center-1213205 (data as of October 20, 2026).