Lattice tower 1276997 — Ladysmith, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276997 — lattice tower near Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276997 is a 86 m (281 ft) lattice tower near Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 20, 2018. It is registered to WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD., which holds 59 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276997 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676424 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-10583-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Homewood, IL · FRN 0005263579
Holds 59 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 402 West Worden Ave
- City
- Ladysmith
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54848
- County
- Rusk County
- County FIPS
- 55107
- Coordinates
- 45.46294, -91.10389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1276997 compared with others?
At 86 m, structure 1276997 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 27 structures registered in Rusk County. It is about 17% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 86 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 349 m, which puts the top of the structure 435 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276997, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ladysmith in Rusk County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 45.46294, -91.10389, with the site address filed as "402 West Worden Ave". Rusk County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 69th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,115 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Arthur Township, WI · 1033830, a guyed tower at 215 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 1276997 on Oct 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1276997?
The FCC record lists WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. of Homewood, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005263579. Across the registry it holds 59 structure registrations, the 310th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 32 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (27 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-10583-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1276997?
Its registered overall height above ground is 86 m (281 ft), and 435 m (1,427 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276997?
The registered owner is WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD., which holds 59 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276997?
It is located near Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin at 402 West Worden Ave (45.46294, -91.10389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 20, 2018.
What type of structure is 1276997?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Rusk County, WI?
Rusk County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 69th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1276997, Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/ladysmith-1276997 (data as of October 13, 2026).