Tower 1246517 — Nekoosa, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246517 — tower (type not specified) near Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246517 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Nekoosa, Wood County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 20, 2005. It is registered to WOOD, COUNTY OF, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246517 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645681 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 20, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Dec 16, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-AGL-6851-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
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · FRN 0002682375
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4150 STATE HIGHWAY 173
- City
- Nekoosa
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54457
- County
- Wood County
- County FIPS
- 55141
- Coordinates
- 44.31639, -89.92289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246517 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1246517 is about 33% above the 73 m average across the 100 structures registered in Wood County. It is about 33% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% 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 302 m, which puts the top of the structure 399 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246517, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nekoosa in Wood County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.31639, -89.92289, with the site address filed as "4150 STATE HIGHWAY 173". Wood County has 100 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 85 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 Milladore, WI · 1212230, a tower at 244 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 1246517 on Dec 16, 2004. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,946 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1246517?
The FCC record lists WOOD, COUNTY OF of Wisconsin Rapids, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002682375. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-AGL-6851-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 1246517?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 399 m (1,310 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246517?
The registered owner is WOOD, COUNTY OF, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246517?
It is located near Nekoosa, Wood County, Wisconsin at 4150 STATE HIGHWAY 173 (44.31639, -89.92289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 20, 2005.
What type of structure is 1246517?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wood County, WI?
Wood County has 100 FCC-registered antenna structures, 85 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1246517, Nekoosa, Wood County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/nekoosa-1246517 (data as of October 20, 2026).