Tower 1242872 — Bay Minetter, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242872 — tower (type not specified) near Bay Minetter, Alabama. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242872 is a 77 m (253 ft) tower near Bay Minetter, Baldwin County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 2, 1982. It is registered to Buddy Tucker Association, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242872 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641839 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 2, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-447-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 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
Buddy Tucker Association, Inc.
Mobile, AL · FRN 0009653767
Location
- Address
- 720 S. White Avenue
- City
- Bay Minetter
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36507
- County
- Baldwin County
- County FIPS
- 01003
- Coordinates
- 30.87006, -87.76892
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242872 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1242872 is about 12% below the 88 m average across the 286 structures registered in Baldwin County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 81 m, which puts the top of the structure 158 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242872, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bay Minetter in Baldwin County, Alabama, at coordinates 30.87006, -87.76892, with the site address filed as "720 S. White Avenue". Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 196 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,221 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Robertsdale, AL · 1212516, a guyed tower at 583 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 1242872 on Mar 26, 2008. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1242872?
The FCC record lists Buddy Tucker Association, Inc. of Mobile, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009653767.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-447-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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242872?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (253 ft), and 158 m (519 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242872?
The registered owner is Buddy Tucker Association, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1242872?
It is located near Bay Minetter, Baldwin County, Alabama at 720 S. White Avenue (30.87006, -87.76892). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 2, 1982.
What type of structure is 1242872?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Baldwin County, AL?
Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, 196 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242872, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242872, Bay Minetter, Baldwin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/bay-minetter-1242872 (data as of October 20, 2026).