Lattice tower 1298003 — McCalla, AL
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298003 — lattice tower near McCalla, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298003 is a 123 m (405 ft) lattice tower near McCalla, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC, which holds 23 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298003 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697522 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 23, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-15639-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
Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0014816862
Holds 23 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6200 Bay Drive
- City
- McCalla
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35111
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.31942, -87.04744
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298003 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1298003 is about twice the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 50% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 70% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 230 m, which puts the top of the structure 353 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298003, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near McCalla in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.31942, -87.04744, with the site address filed as "6200 Bay Drive". Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 271 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 Windham Springs, AL · 1035175, a tower at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1298003 on Feb 23, 2017. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 435 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1298003?
The FCC record lists Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014816862. Across the registry it holds 23 structure registrations. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-15639-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 1298003?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (405 ft), and 353 m (1,159 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298003?
The registered owner is Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC, which holds 23 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298003?
It is located near McCalla, Jefferson County, Alabama at 6200 Bay Drive (33.31942, -87.04744). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1298003?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, 271 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1298003, McCalla, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/mccalla-1298003 (data as of October 13, 2026).