Guyed tower 1036003 — Birmingham, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1036003 — guyed tower near Birmingham, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1036003 is a 328 m (1,075 ft) guyed tower near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 24, 1982. It is registered to WVTM Hearst Television Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1036003 |
| Unique system identifier | 600638 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 24, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Nov 22, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 78-ASO-2037-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1E |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
WVTM Hearst Television Inc.
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0023890601
Location
- Address
- 1732 VALLEY VIEW DR
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35209
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.49056, -86.79667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1036003 compared with others?
At 328 m, structure 1036003 is about 5.1 times the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 4.0 times 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 3.1 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 294 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 328 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 297 m, which puts the top of the structure 625 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1036003, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.49056, -86.79667, with the site address filed as "1732 VALLEY VIEW DR". Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 271 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 Birmingham, AL · 1037278, a guyed tower at 345 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 1036003 on Nov 22, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1036003?
The FCC record lists WVTM Hearst Television Inc. of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023890601.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 78-ASO-2037-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1E, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1036003?
Its registered overall height above ground is 328 m (1,075 ft), and 625 m (2,049 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1036003?
The registered owner is WVTM Hearst Television Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1036003?
It is located near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at 1732 VALLEY VIEW DR (33.49056, -86.79667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 24, 1982.
What type of structure is 1036003?
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 Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, 271 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1036003, weekly bulk file.
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 1036003, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/birmingham-1036003 (data as of October 13, 2026).