Tower 1043853 — Echola, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043853 — tower (type not specified) near Echola, 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 1043853 is a 264 m (865 ft) tower near Echola, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 3, 2012. It is registered to Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043853 |
| Unique system identifier | 606857 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-2968-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| 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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026975334
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14395 Boyd Road
- City
- Echola
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35457
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.32258, -87.77378
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1043853 compared with others?
At 264 m, structure 1043853 is about 3.0 times the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about 3.2 times 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 3.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 263 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 264 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 119 m, which puts the top of the structure 383 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043853, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Echola in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.32258, -87.77378, with the site address filed as "14395 Boyd Road". 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 1043853 on Aug 4, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1043853?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026975334. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 87th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (110 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-2968-OE, 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 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043853?
Its registered overall height above ground is 264 m (865 ft), and 383 m (1,256 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043853?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043853?
It is located near Echola, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 14395 Boyd Road (33.32258, -87.77378). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 3, 2012.
What type of structure is 1043853?
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 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 1043853, Echola, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/echola-1043853 (data as of October 13, 2026).