Stealth tree 1294946 — Birmingham, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294946 — disguised structure (tree) near Birmingham, Alabama. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294946 is a 40 m (130 ft) stealth tree near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 24, 2016. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294946 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694465 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Feb 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-20537-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
- 9600 MARSHALL AVE (204487)
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35217
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.59417, -86.72422
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294946 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1294946 is about 39% below the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about half of the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 501 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 38% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 231 m, which puts the top of the structure 271 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294946, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.59417, -86.72422, with the site address filed as "9600 MARSHALL AVE (204487)". 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 1294946 on Feb 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1294946?
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 2025-ASO-20537-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 1294946?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 271 m (889 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294946?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294946?
It is located near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at 9600 MARSHALL AVE (204487) (33.59417, -86.72422). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 24, 2016.
What type of structure is 1294946?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 501 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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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 1294946, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/birmingham-1294946 (data as of October 13, 2026).