Guyed tower 1277431 — Hanceville, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277431 — guyed tower near Hanceville, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277431 is a 93 m (305 ft) guyed tower near Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 19, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1277431 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676859 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-7133-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10530 US Hwy 31(AL14657-A)
- City
- Hanceville
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35077
- County
- Cullman County
- County FIPS
- 01043
- Coordinates
- 34.12956, -86.81256
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1277431 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1277431 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 144 structures registered in Cullman County. It is about 13% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 222 m, which puts the top of the structure 315 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1277431, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hanceville in Cullman County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.12956, -86.81256, with the site address filed as "10530 US Hwy 31(AL14657-A)". 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 6,221 registrations, the 8th-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 "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 1277431 on Jun 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1277431?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 78 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASO-7133-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1277431?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 315 m (1,034 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1277431?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1277431?
It is located near Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama at 10530 US Hwy 31(AL14657-A) (34.12956, -86.81256). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 19, 2011.
What type of structure is 1277431?
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. 20,303 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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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 1277431, Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/hanceville-1277431 (data as of October 20, 2026).