Guyed tower 1216563 — Whittemore, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216563 — guyed tower near Whittemore, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216563 is a 109 m (356 ft) guyed tower near Whittemore, Iosco County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 28, 2000. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216563 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614070 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 28, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Nov 20, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-12383-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 158 S. Rhodes Rd. (050188)
- City
- Whittemore
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48770
- County
- Iosco County
- County FIPS
- 26069
- Coordinates
- 44.27358, -83.69503
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216563 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1216563 is about 24% above the 88 m average across the 29 structures registered in Iosco County. It is about 46% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 219 m, which puts the top of the structure 328 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216563, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Whittemore in Iosco County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.27358, -83.69503, with the site address filed as "158 S. Rhodes Rd. (050188)". Iosco County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 72nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 23 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 Lincoln, MI · 1052438, a guyed tower at 213 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 1216563 on Nov 20, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1216563?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 911 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-12383-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216563?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (356 ft), and 328 m (1,076 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216563?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216563?
It is located near Whittemore, Iosco County, Michigan at 158 S. Rhodes Rd. (050188) (44.27358, -83.69503). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 28, 2000.
What type of structure is 1216563?
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 Iosco County, MI?
Iosco County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 72nd-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 1216563, Whittemore, Iosco County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/whittemore-1216563 (data as of October 13, 2026).