Lattice tower 1287406 — Boulder Junction, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287406 — lattice tower near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287406 is a 98 m (320 ft) lattice tower near Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 25, 2013. It is registered to WISCONSIN, STATE OF, which holds 80 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287406 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686834 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Apr 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-3071-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
Madison, WI · FRN 0002689628
Holds 80 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WHITNEY LAKE RD S. OF HWY K
- City
- Boulder Junction
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54512
- County
- Vilas County
- County FIPS
- 55125
- Coordinates
- 46.12092, -89.71400
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287406 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1287406 is about 35% above the 72 m average across the 68 structures registered in Vilas County. It is about 33% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,114 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 34% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 521 m, which puts the top of the structure 618 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287406, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Boulder Junction in Vilas County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 46.12092, -89.71400, with the site address filed as "WHITNEY LAKE RD S. OF HWY K". Vilas County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 49 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,114 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bessemer, MI · 1220257, a guyed tower at 152 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 1287406 on Apr 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1287406?
The FCC record lists WISCONSIN, STATE OF of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002689628. Across the registry it holds 80 structure registrations, the 247th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 78 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (53 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-3071-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 1287406?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 618 m (2,029 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287406?
The registered owner is WISCONSIN, STATE OF, which holds 80 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287406?
It is located near Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin at WHITNEY LAKE RD S. OF HWY K (46.12092, -89.71400). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 25, 2013.
What type of structure is 1287406?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Vilas County, WI?
Vilas County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1287406, Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/boulder-junction-1287406 (data as of October 6, 2026).