Tower 1278567 — McKenzie, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278567 — tower (type not specified) near McKenzie, 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 1278567 is a 94 m (310 ft) tower near McKenzie, Butler County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 20, 2011. It is registered to Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278567 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677995 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 30, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-636-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003715919
Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1911 Chancler Rd
- City
- McKenzie
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36456
- County
- Butler County
- County FIPS
- 01013
- Coordinates
- 31.58083, -86.84439
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278567 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1278567 is about 10% above the 86 m average across the 75 structures registered in Butler County. It is about 14% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 91 m, which puts the top of the structure 185 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278567, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near McKenzie in Butler County, Alabama, at coordinates 31.58083, -86.84439, with the site address filed as "1911 Chancler Rd". Butler County has 75 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 58 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 Evergreen, AL · 1221493, a tower at 336 m (granted (not yet 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 1278567 on Jun 30, 2016. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 4,555 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1278567?
The FCC record lists Rural Cellular Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003715919. Across the registry it holds 434 structure registrations, the 58th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 88 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-636-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278567?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (310 ft), and 185 m (607 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278567?
The registered owner is Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278567?
It is located near McKenzie, Butler County, Alabama at 1911 Chancler Rd (31.58083, -86.84439). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 20, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278567?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Butler County, AL?
Butler County has 75 FCC-registered antenna structures, 58 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278567, McKenzie, Butler County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/mckenzie-1278567 (data as of October 6, 2026).