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Not specified 2647657

Champaign, Illinois · Champaign County

Overall height
152 m (499 ft)
Rank in IL
109th
of 5,157
Constructed
2005
21 years ago
Radio horizon
51 km (32 mi)
estimate

Overview

This structure about 14 km (8.8 mi) from Champaign, IL carries FCC registration 2647657. Its overall height is 152 m (499 ft) above ground, putting the top at 361 m above sea level.

The median structure in Illinois is 65 m tall across 134 registrations, so this one sits 133% above the typical height for its type.

University of Northwestern - St Paul holds the registration. Publicly owned structures of this kind typically support emergency services, public safety radio or municipal networks.

The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 51 km (31.6 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.

Registration density around this point is 1 other structure within a 5 km radius.

The site lies 14 km (8.8 mi) outside Champaign, which is characteristic of structures placed for terrain and line of sight rather than proximity to population.

Location

Coordinates
40.15339, -88.11569

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Registration record

as filed with the FCC
FCC registration 2647657
Structure type Not specified
Overall height (AGL) 152 m (499 ft)
Height above sea level 361 m (1,184 ft)
Constructed 2005
Date on record 11 Jul 2005
Coordinates 40.15339, -88.11569
County Champaign County
Registered owner University of Northwestern - St Paul
Owner type Government

How it compares

calculated from the full national dataset
Height rank in Illinois 109th of 5,157 taller than 97.9%
Height rank in Champaign 2nd of 30
Height rank in county 3rd of 104
Median not specified in Illinois 65 m (214 ft) +133% vs median
Radio horizon (estimate) 51 km (32 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain
Other structures within 5 km 1

Nearest registered structures

north is up
1.5 mi 3.0 mi 4.5 mi Lattice tower — 2.8 km (1.7 mi) ENE Monopole — 5.1 km (3.1 mi) SW Tower — 5.1 km (3.2 mi) SW Lattice tower — 6.8 km (4.2 mi) ESE Guyed tower — 7.2 km (4.5 mi) N
Distance Bearing Type Height ASR
2.8 km (1.7 mi) ENE Lattice tower 79 m (258 ft) 2692471
5.1 km (3.1 mi) SW Monopole 49 m (161 ft) 2719951
5.1 km (3.2 mi) SW Tower 48 m (158 ft) 2642586
6.8 km (4.2 mi) ESE Lattice tower 96 m (315 ft) 2691586
7.2 km (4.5 mi) N Guyed tower 129 m (423 ft) 113414

About this record

This page summarises FCC ASR record 2647657, from the weekly file dated 2026-08-23. Rankings and comparisons on this page are calculated by Pylon Plans from the full national dataset, not supplied by the FCC.

"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.