Tower 1278005 — Marion, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278005 — tower (type not specified) near Marion, 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 1278005 is a 97 m (317 ft) tower near Marion, Perry County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1980. It is registered to GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278005 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677433 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Mar 1, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-946-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH
Selma, AL · FRN 0003788718
Location
- Address
- MARTIN LUTHER KING PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 14E) 0.4 MILES WEST OF INTERSECTION WITH SR-
- City
- Marion
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36756
- County
- Perry County
- County FIPS
- 01105
- Coordinates
- 32.63597, -87.30225
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Marion, AL · 1266121183 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Selma, AL · 1245382172 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Selma, AL · 1274192169 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Marion, AL · 1245131153 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278005 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1278005 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 38 structures registered in Perry 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 27% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 72 m, which puts the top of the structure 169 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278005, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marion in Perry County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.63597, -87.30225, with the site address filed as "MARTIN LUTHER KING PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 14E) 0.4 MILES WEST OF INTERSECTION WITH SR-". Perry County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 64th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 31 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 Burnsville, AL · 1223929, a tower at 253 m (canceled).
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 1278005 on Mar 1, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1278005?
The FCC record lists GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH of Selma, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003788718.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-946-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278005?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (317 ft), and 169 m (553 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278005?
The registered owner is GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH.
Where is antenna structure 1278005?
It is located near Marion, Perry County, Alabama at MARTIN LUTHER KING PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 14E) 0.4 MILES WEST OF INTERSECTION WITH SR- (32.63597, -87.30225). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1278005?
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 Perry County, AL?
Perry County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 64th-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 1278005, Marion, Perry County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/marion-1278005 (data as of October 13, 2026).