Lattice tower 1280821 — Wausau, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280821 — lattice tower near Wausau, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280821 is a 31 m (100 ft) lattice tower near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 19, 2015. It is registered to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, which holds 32 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280821 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680249 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 19, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Nov 23, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-5421-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Green Bay, WI · FRN 0002716587
Holds 32 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3510 Park Road
- City
- Wausau
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54401
- County
- Marathon County
- County FIPS
- 55073
- Coordinates
- 44.91992, -89.67947
Within ~40 km
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- Hewitt, WI · 1036068309 m
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- Wausau, WI · 1066073198 m
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How tall is structure 1280821 compared with others?
At 31 m, structure 1280821 is about 41% of the 75 m average across the 160 structures registered in Marathon County. It is about 42% of 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 about 42% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 31 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 525 m, which puts the top of the structure 556 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280821, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.91992, -89.67947, with the site address filed as "3510 Park Road". Marathon County has 160 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 123 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 Hewitt, WI · 1036068, a guyed tower at 309 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 1280821 on Nov 23, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1280821?
The FCC record lists Wisconsin Public Service Corporation of Green Bay, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002716587. Across the registry it holds 32 structure registrations, the 489th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 31 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-5421-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280821?
Its registered overall height above ground is 31 m (100 ft), and 556 m (1,823 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280821?
The registered owner is Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, which holds 32 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280821?
It is located near Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin at 3510 Park Road (44.91992, -89.67947). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 19, 2015.
What type of structure is 1280821?
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 Marathon County, WI?
Marathon County has 160 FCC-registered antenna structures, 123 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1280821, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/wausau-1280821 (data as of October 13, 2026).