Lattice tower 1257251 — Sparta, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257251 — lattice tower near Sparta, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257251 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 30, 2007. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257251 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656417 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-14274-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1563 S. 11th Avenue
- City
- Sparta
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54656
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 55081
- Coordinates
- 44.01842, -90.68356
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257251 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1257251 is roughly in line with the 82 m average across the 109 structures registered in Monroe County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 266 m, which puts the top of the structure 343 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257251, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparta in Monroe County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.01842, -90.68356, with the site address filed as "1563 S. 11th Avenue". Monroe County has 109 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-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 Wilton, WI · 1044002, a guyed tower at 243 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 1257251 on Mar 6, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1257251?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-14274-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 1257251?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 343 m (1,126 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257251?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257251?
It is located near Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin at 1563 S. 11th Avenue (44.01842, -90.68356). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 30, 2007.
What type of structure is 1257251?
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 Monroe County, WI?
Monroe County has 109 FCC-registered antenna structures, 85 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1257251, Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/sparta-1257251 (data as of October 13, 2026).