Guyed tower 1260550 — Athens, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260550 — guyed tower near Athens, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260550 is a 64 m (210 ft) guyed tower near Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 2, 2011. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1260550 |
| Unique system identifier | 2659807 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jul 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-9254-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
- 154 Elm Street East (9112)
- City
- Athens
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35611
- County
- Limestone County
- County FIPS
- 01083
- Coordinates
- 34.81606, -86.96850
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1260550 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1260550 is about 14% below the 74 m average across the 103 structures registered in Limestone County. It is about 22% below the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 217 m, which puts the top of the structure 281 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1260550, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Athens in Limestone County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.81606, -86.96850, with the site address filed as "154 Elm Street East (9112)". Limestone County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 70 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Minor Hill, TN · 1059649, a tower at 411 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 1260550 on Jul 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1260550?
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-ASO-9254-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 1260550?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (210 ft), and 281 m (923 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1260550?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1260550?
It is located near Athens, Limestone County, Alabama at 154 Elm Street East (9112) (34.81606, -86.96850). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 2, 2011.
What type of structure is 1260550?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Limestone County, AL?
Limestone County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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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 1260550, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/athens-1260550 (data as of October 13, 2026).