Tower 1003875 — Chelsea, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003875 — tower (type not specified) near Chelsea, 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 1003875 is a 50 m (165 ft) tower near Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 17, 1996. It is registered to INTERCEL INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003875 |
| Unique system identifier | 109548 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Nov 20, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-4506-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
INTERCEL INC
West Point, GA
Location
- Address
- ATOP DOUBLE MOUNTAIN; 0.16 KM SW OF US-280; 1.6 KM WNW
- City
- Chelsea
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35043
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 01117
- Coordinates
- 33.34944, -86.64444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003875 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1003875 is about 30% below the 72 m average across the 151 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 39% below 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 34% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 177 m, which puts the top of the structure 227 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003875, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chelsea in Shelby County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.34944, -86.64444, with the site address filed as "ATOP DOUBLE MOUNTAIN; 0.16 KM SW OF US-280; 1.6 KM WNW". Shelby County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 103 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 1003875 on Nov 20, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1003875?
The FCC record lists INTERCEL INC of West Point, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-4506-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003875?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (165 ft), and 227 m (746 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003875?
The registered owner is INTERCEL INC.
Where is antenna structure 1003875?
It is located near Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama at ATOP DOUBLE MOUNTAIN; 0.16 KM SW OF US-280; 1.6 KM WNW (33.34944, -86.64444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 17, 1996.
What type of structure is 1003875?
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 Shelby County, AL?
Shelby County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, 103 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003875, 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 1003875, Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/chelsea-1003875 (data as of October 13, 2026).