Tower 113676
Elgin, Illinois · Kane County
Overview
Structure 113676 in Elgin, IL is recorded in the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database as a tower measuring 152 m (500 ft) tall.
The median tower in Illinois is 76 m tall across 2,071 registrations, so this one sits 102% above the typical height for its type.
The structure is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 637 registrations across Illinois.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 152 m has a theoretical sightline of 51 km (31.6 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 132 m to the SSW. In total there are 7 other registered structures within 5 km.
Built roughly 33 years ago, it is one of 21 registered structures serving the Elgin area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 113676 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 152 m (500 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 421 m (1,380 ft) |
| Constructed | 1993 |
| Date on record | 1 Jan 1993 |
| Coordinates | 42.02056, -88.38278 |
| County | Kane County |
| Registered owner | American Towers LLC |
| Owner type | Tower company |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Illinois | 73rd of 5,157 taller than 98.6% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Elgin | 1st of 21 |
| Height rank in county | 1st of 113 |
| Median tower in Illinois | 76 m (248 ft) +102% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 51 km (32 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 7 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 m | SSW | Guyed tower | 145 m (477 ft) | 113675 |
| 137 m | ESE | Guyed tower | 151 m (494 ft) | 109928 |
| 1.1 km (0.7 mi) | SW | Tower | 59 m (194 ft) | 2660200 |
| 4.2 km (2.6 mi) | ENE | Pole | 50 m (165 ft) | 2613735 |
| 4.2 km (2.6 mi) | N | Tower | 48 m (158 ft) | 2666031 |
About this record
A freestanding tower whose specific construction is not further specified in the registration.
These figures come from the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database, filed under registration 113676. Heights and coordinates are as submitted by the registrant, not independently surveyed.
"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.