Tank 1236878 — Gulf Shores, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236878 — tank near Gulf Shores, Alabama. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236878 is a 47 m (155 ft) tank near Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 7, 2003. It is registered to Utilities Board of Gulf Shores.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1236878 |
| Unique system identifier | 2635071 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Dec 2, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ASO-6174-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Utilities Board of Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, AL · FRN 0004560884
Location
- Address
- 0.4mi E of junction Oak Rd & George St
- City
- Gulf Shores
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36542
- County
- Baldwin County
- County FIPS
- 01003
- Coordinates
- 30.31725, -87.69711
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1236878 compared with others?
At 47 m, structure 1236878 is about half of the 88 m average across the 286 structures registered in Baldwin County. It is about 43% below the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 1,099 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 9 m, which puts the top of the structure 56 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1236878, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gulf Shores in Baldwin County, Alabama, at coordinates 30.31725, -87.69711, with the site address filed as "0.4mi E of junction Oak Rd & George St". Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 196 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,221 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Robertsdale, AL · 1212516, a guyed tower at 583 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 1236878 on Dec 2, 2002. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1236878?
The FCC record lists Utilities Board of Gulf Shores of Gulf Shores, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004560884.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ASO-6174-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1236878?
Its registered overall height above ground is 47 m (155 ft), and 56 m (185 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1236878?
The registered owner is Utilities Board of Gulf Shores.
Where is antenna structure 1236878?
It is located near Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama at 0.4mi E of junction Oak Rd & George St (30.31725, -87.69711). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 7, 2003.
What type of structure is 1236878?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,099 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Baldwin County, AL?
Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, 196 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236878, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1236878, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/gulf-shores-1236878 (data as of October 20, 2026).