Lattice tower 1286481 — Catherine, AL
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286481 — lattice tower near Catherine, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286481 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Catherine, Wilcox County, Alabama. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286481 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685909 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | May 10, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-8550-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
Marietta, GA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9000 Hwy 162 (#278200)
- City
- Catherine
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36728
- County
- Wilcox County
- County FIPS
- 01131
- Coordinates
- 32.08631, -87.43317
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286481 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1286481 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 59 structures registered in Wilcox County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 29 m, which puts the top of the structure 108 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286481, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Catherine in Wilcox County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.08631, -87.43317, with the site address filed as "9000 Hwy 162 (#278200)". Wilcox County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 47 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 Miller, AL · 1043852, a guyed tower at 213 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1286481 on May 10, 2013. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 435 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1286481?
The FCC record lists American Towers, LLC. of Marietta, GA 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 2012-ASO-8550-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 1286481?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 108 m (354 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286481?
The registered owner is American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286481?
It is located near Catherine, Wilcox County, Alabama at 9000 Hwy 162 (#278200) (32.08631, -87.43317). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1286481?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wilcox County, AL?
Wilcox County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 47 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1286481, Catherine, Wilcox County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/catherine-1286481 (data as of October 13, 2026).