Tower 1226949 — Cullman, AL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226949 — tower (type not specified) near Cullman, 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 1226949 is a 82 m (270 ft) tower near Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 8, 2005. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226949 |
| Unique system identifier | 2624938 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 8, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ASO-2264-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
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0005793526
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 283 County Road 430
- City
- Cullman
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35057
- County
- Cullman County
- County FIPS
- 01043
- Coordinates
- 34.08303, -86.90839
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1226949 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1226949 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 144 structures registered in Cullman County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 264 m, which puts the top of the structure 346 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226949, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cullman in Cullman County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.08303, -86.90839, with the site address filed as "283 County Road 430". Cullman County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 115 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 Loretto, AL · 1223031, a guyed tower at 406 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1226949 on Aug 4, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 335 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1226949?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793526. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 40 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ASO-2264-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 1226949?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 346 m (1,135 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226949?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226949?
It is located near Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama at 283 County Road 430 (34.08303, -86.90839). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 1, 2001.
What type of structure is 1226949?
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 Cullman County, AL?
Cullman County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, 115 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226949, 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 1226949, Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/cullman-1226949 (data as of October 13, 2026).