Lattice tower 1247921 — Cottondale, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247921 — lattice tower near Cottondale, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247921 is a 70 m (229 ft) lattice tower near Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 29, 2005. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247921 |
| Unique system identifier | 2647085 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 29, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 27, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-47906-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11335 Fleetwood Rd (AL21788-A)
- City
- Cottondale
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35453
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.23775, -87.40508
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247921 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1247921 is about 21% below the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about 15% below 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 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 132 m, which puts the top of the structure 202 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247921, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cottondale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.23775, -87.40508, with the site address filed as "11335 Fleetwood Rd (AL21788-A)". Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 157 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 Windam Springs, AL · 1050693, a tower at 610 m (dismantled).
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 1247921 on Feb 27, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1247921?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 132 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (608 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-47906-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 1247921?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (229 ft), and 202 m (662 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247921?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247921?
It is located near Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 11335 Fleetwood Rd (AL21788-A) (33.23775, -87.40508). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 29, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247921?
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 Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, 157 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1247921, Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/cottondale-1247921 (data as of October 13, 2026).