Tower 1042729 — Northfield, WI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042729 — tower (type not specified) near Northfield, 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 1042729 is a 131 m (430 ft) tower near Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 1, 2000. It is registered to Norlight Telecommunications, Inc, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042729 |
| Unique system identifier | 605866 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 1, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-GL-434-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc
Brookfield, WI · FRN 0002704682
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.2 MI SSW
- City
- Northfield
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54635
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 55053
- Coordinates
- 44.41194, -91.11028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042729 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1042729 is about 54% above the 85 m average across the 63 structures registered in Jackson County. It is about 79% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 72% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 125 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 131 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 366 m, which puts the top of the structure 497 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042729, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Northfield in Jackson County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.41194, -91.11028, with the site address filed as "3.2 MI SSW". Jackson County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 52 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 Fairchild, WI · 1033664, a tower at 609 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042729 on Mar 30, 2004. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 257 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1042729?
The FCC record lists Norlight Telecommunications, Inc of Brookfield, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002704682. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 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 77-GL-434-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042729?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (430 ft), and 497 m (1,630 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042729?
The registered owner is Norlight Telecommunications, Inc, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042729?
It is located near Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin at 3.2 MI SSW (44.41194, -91.11028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1042729?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jackson County, WI?
Jackson County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 37th-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 1042729, Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/northfield-1042729 (data as of October 13, 2026).