Tower 1031523 — Decatur, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031523 — tower (type not specified) near Decatur, 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 1031523 is a 96 m (316 ft) tower near Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972. It is registered to Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031523 |
| Unique system identifier | 597033 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Apr 17, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-4188-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002088664
Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- INTERSECTION OF VINE AND SYCAMORE
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35601
- County
- Morgan County
- County FIPS
- 01103
- Coordinates
- 34.61389, -86.98833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031523 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1031523 is about 23% above the 78 m average across the 104 structures registered in Morgan County. It is about 17% above 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 176 m, which puts the top of the structure 272 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031523, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.61389, -86.98833, with the site address filed as "INTERSECTION OF VINE AND SYCAMORE". Morgan County has 104 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 74 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 "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 1031523 on Apr 17, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1031523?
The FCC record lists Norfolk Southern Corporation of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002088664. Across the registry it holds 549 structure registrations, the 48th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 69 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (204 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-4188-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1031523?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (316 ft), and 272 m (892 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031523?
The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1031523?
It is located near Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama at INTERSECTION OF VINE AND SYCAMORE (34.61389, -86.98833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1031523?
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 Morgan County, AL?
Morgan County has 104 FCC-registered antenna structures, 74 of them constructed — the 17th-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 1031523, Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/decatur-1031523 (data as of October 13, 2026).