Not specified 2647657
Champaign, Illinois · Champaign County
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
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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| 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.