Monopole 1287602 — Madison, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287602 — monopole near Madison, Wisconsin. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287602 is a 49 m (159 ft) monopole near Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 23, 2013. It is registered to MADISON SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287602 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687030 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-4340-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
MADISON SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Plano, TX · FRN 0002842060
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3382 Meier Road
- City
- Madison
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53718
- County
- Dane County
- County FIPS
- 55025
- Coordinates
- 43.06233, -89.26236
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287602 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1287602 is about 19% below the 60 m average across the 242 structures registered in Dane County. It is about 34% below the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 16% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 281 m, which puts the top of the structure 329 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287602, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 43.06233, -89.26236, with the site address filed as "3382 Meier Road". Dane County has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 181 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 Astico, WI · 1204400, a tower at 520 m (granted (not yet 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 1287602 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1287602?
The FCC record lists MADISON SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842060. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-4340-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 1287602?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (159 ft), and 329 m (1,080 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287602?
The registered owner is MADISON SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287602?
It is located near Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin at 3382 Meier Road (43.06233, -89.26236). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 23, 2013.
What type of structure is 1287602?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dane County, WI?
Dane County has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, 181 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287602, weekly bulk file.
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 1287602, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/madison-1287602 (data as of October 13, 2026).