Tower 1272988 — Ontario, WI
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272988 — tower (type not specified) near Ontario, 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 1272988 is a 94 m (308 ft) tower near Ontario, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1272988 |
| Unique system identifier | 2672335 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jun 24, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-1685-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
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E12936 Lower Ridge Rd.
- City
- Ontario
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54651
- County
- Vernon County
- County FIPS
- 55123
- Coordinates
- 43.71697, -90.60750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1272988 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1272988 is about 20% above the 78 m average across the 62 structures registered in Vernon County. It is about 29% 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 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 297 m, which puts the top of the structure 391 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1272988, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ontario in Vernon County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 43.71697, -90.60750, with the site address filed as "E12936 Lower Ridge Rd.". Vernon County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 51 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 Wilton, WI · 1044002, a guyed tower at 243 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1272988 on Jun 24, 2010. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 356 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1272988?
The FCC record lists UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 608 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-1685-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 1272988?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 391 m (1,283 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1272988?
The registered owner is UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1272988?
It is located near Ontario, Vernon County, Wisconsin at E12936 Lower Ridge Rd. (43.71697, -90.60750). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1272988?
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 Vernon County, WI?
Vernon County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1272988, Ontario, Vernon County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/ontario-1272988 (data as of October 13, 2026).