Tower 1206657 — Center Hill, AL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206657 — tower (type not specified) near Center Hill, 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 1206657 is a 244 m (800 ft) tower near Center Hill, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Big River Broadcasting Corp.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206657 |
| Unique system identifier | 2603525 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Nov 29, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASO-3396-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
Big River Broadcasting Corp
Florence, AL · FRN 0006155394
Location
- Address
- 3.5 miles north of US 72,1.0 miles east of SR 101 in Lauderdale Co.
- City
- Center Hill
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35652
- County
- Lauderdale County
- County FIPS
- 01077
- Coordinates
- 34.90461, -87.40044
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1206657 compared with others?
At 244 m, structure 1206657 is about 2.7 times the 90 m average across the 94 structures registered in Lauderdale County. It is about 3.0 times the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 3.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 243 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 244 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 207 m, which puts the top of the structure 451 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1206657, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Center Hill in Lauderdale County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.90461, -87.40044, with the site address filed as "3.5 miles north of US 72,1.0 miles east of SR 101 in Lauderdale Co.". Lauderdale County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 71 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 Minor Hill, TN · 1059649, a tower at 411 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1206657 on Nov 29, 1999. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 720 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1206657?
The FCC record lists Big River Broadcasting Corp of Florence, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006155394.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASO-3396-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 1206657?
Its registered overall height above ground is 244 m (800 ft), and 451 m (1,480 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1206657?
The registered owner is Big River Broadcasting Corp.
Where is antenna structure 1206657?
It is located near Center Hill, Lauderdale County, Alabama at 3.5 miles north of US 72,1.0 miles east of SR 101 in Lauderdale Co. (34.90461, -87.40044). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1206657?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lauderdale County, AL?
Lauderdale County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 71 of them constructed — the 22nd-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 1206657, Center Hill, Lauderdale County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/center-hill-1206657 (data as of October 13, 2026).