2-tower array 1041006 — Birmingham, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041006 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Birmingham, Alabama.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041006 is a 102 m (336 ft) 2-tower array near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 22, 1987, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 27, 2011. It is registered to COX RADIO, INC., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1041006 |
| Unique system identifier | 604480 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2TA1) |
| Date constructed | Apr 22, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 27, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-0032-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Birmingham, AL · FRN 0001842533
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ALABAMA STATE FAIR (TWR 1)
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35208
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.49639, -86.86944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1041006 compared with others?
At 102 m, structure 1041006 is about 58% above the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 24% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TA1), the average overall height is 86 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 100 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 102 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 168 m, which puts the top of the structure 270 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1041006, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.49639, -86.86944, with the site address filed as "ALABAMA STATE FAIR (TWR 1)". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1041006 on Aug 29, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1041006?
The FCC record lists COX RADIO, INC. of Birmingham, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001842533. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 1 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-0032-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1041006?
Its registered overall height above ground is 102 m (336 ft), and 270 m (886 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1041006?
The registered owner is COX RADIO, INC., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1041006?
It is located near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at ALABAMA STATE FAIR (TWR 1) (33.49639, -86.86944). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 22, 1987.
What type of structure is 1041006?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2)". 377 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 1041006, 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 1041006, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/birmingham-1041006 (data as of October 13, 2026).