Guyed tower 1243207 — Wayland, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243207 — guyed tower near Wayland, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243207 is a 240 m (787 ft) guyed tower near Wayland, Barry County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2017. It is registered to Regents of The University of Michigan, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1243207 |
| Unique system identifier | 2642231 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-18597-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Regents of The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · FRN 0003927902
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 165 N. Payne Lake Rd. Wayland MI. 49348
- City
- Wayland
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49348
- County
- Barry County
- County FIPS
- 26015
- Coordinates
- 42.65486, -85.52722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1243207 compared with others?
At 240 m, structure 1243207 is about twice the 110 m average across the 61 structures registered in Barry County. It is about 3.2 times 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 about 2.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 219 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 240 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 242 m, which puts the top of the structure 481 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1243207, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wayland in Barry County, Michigan, at coordinates 42.65486, -85.52722, with the site address filed as "165 N. Payne Lake Rd. Wayland MI. 49348". Barry County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 53 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 Wayland, MI · 1000688, a guyed tower at 344 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 1243207 on Dec 4, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1243207?
The FCC record lists Regents of The University of Michigan of Ann Arbor, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003927902. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-18597-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1243207?
Its registered overall height above ground is 240 m (787 ft), and 481 m (1,579 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1243207?
The registered owner is Regents of The University of Michigan, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1243207?
It is located near Wayland, Barry County, Michigan at 165 N. Payne Lake Rd. Wayland MI. 49348 (42.65486, -85.52722). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2017.
What type of structure is 1243207?
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 Barry County, MI?
Barry County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1243207, Wayland, Barry County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/wayland-1243207 (data as of October 13, 2026).