Lattice tower 1299509 — West Branch, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299509 — lattice tower near West Branch, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299509 is a 44 m (145 ft) lattice tower near West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 24, 1984. It is registered to Michigan Bell, which holds 37 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1299509 |
| Unique system identifier | 2699028 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 24, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-2395-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
Plano, TX · FRN 0002776771
Holds 37 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 49 E Cabin Lake Road
- City
- West Branch
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48661
- County
- Ogemaw County
- County FIPS
- 26129
- Coordinates
- 44.24111, -84.12653
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299509 compared with others?
At 44 m, structure 1299509 is about 43% below the 77 m average across the 42 structures registered in Ogemaw County. It is about 41% below the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 39% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 44 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 300 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299509, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Branch in Ogemaw County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.24111, -84.12653, with the site address filed as "49 E Cabin Lake Road". Ogemaw County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 29 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 Pinconning, MI · 1007186, a tower at 181 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 1299509 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1299509?
The FCC record lists Michigan Bell of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002776771. Across the registry it holds 37 structure registrations, the 438th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-2395-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 1299509?
Its registered overall height above ground is 44 m (145 ft), and 300 m (984 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299509?
The registered owner is Michigan Bell, which holds 37 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299509?
It is located near West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan at 49 E Cabin Lake Road (44.24111, -84.12653). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 24, 1984.
What type of structure is 1299509?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Ogemaw County, MI?
Ogemaw County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 61st-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299509, weekly bulk file.
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 1299509, West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/west-branch-1299509 (data as of October 20, 2026).