Guyed tower 1216188 — Decatur, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216188 — guyed tower near Decatur, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216188 is a 104 m (340 ft) guyed tower near Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 2007. It is registered to MORGAN COUNTY EMCD, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216188 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613694 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Oct 27, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ASO-595-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Decatur, AL · FRN 0003804374
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4216 Highway 31 S
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35603
- County
- Morgan County
- County FIPS
- 01103
- Coordinates
- 34.52317, -86.96822
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216188 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1216188 is about 33% above the 78 m average across the 104 structures registered in Morgan County. It is about 26% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 208 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216188, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.52317, -86.96822, with the site address filed as "4216 Highway 31 S". 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 Madison, AL · 1036633, a guyed tower at 210 m (granted (not yet 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 1216188 on Oct 27, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1216188?
The FCC record lists MORGAN COUNTY EMCD of Decatur, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003804374. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ASO-595-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216188?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (340 ft), and 312 m (1,022 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216188?
The registered owner is MORGAN COUNTY EMCD, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216188?
It is located near Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama at 4216 Highway 31 S (34.52317, -86.96822). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 2007.
What type of structure is 1216188?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1216188, Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/decatur-1216188 (data as of October 13, 2026).