Tower 1009897 — Moulton, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009897 — tower (type not specified) near Moulton, 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 1009897 is a 65 m (212 ft) tower near Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 14, 1980. It is registered to MOULTON BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WHIY RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009897 |
| Unique system identifier | 114284 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 14, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Mar 8, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-5871-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
MOULTON BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WHIY RADIO
Moulton, AL
Location
- Address
- HWY 24 W EDGE CITY LIMITS
- City
- Moulton
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35650
- County
- Lawrence County
- County FIPS
- 01079
- Coordinates
- 34.48194, -87.30111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009897 compared with others?
At 65 m, structure 1009897 is about 24% below the 85 m average across the 58 structures registered in Lawrence County. It is about 22% below 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 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 63 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 65 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 189 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009897, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Moulton in Lawrence County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.48194, -87.30111, with the site address filed as "HWY 24 W EDGE CITY LIMITS". Lawrence County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 44 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 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 1009897 on Mar 8, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1009897?
The FCC record lists MOULTON BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WHIY RADIO of Moulton, AL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-5871-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009897?
Its registered overall height above ground is 65 m (212 ft), and 254 m (832 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009897?
The registered owner is MOULTON BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = WHIY RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1009897?
It is located near Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama at HWY 24 W EDGE CITY LIMITS (34.48194, -87.30111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 14, 1980.
What type of structure is 1009897?
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 Lawrence County, AL?
Lawrence County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 44th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009897, weekly bulk file.
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 1009897, Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/moulton-1009897 (data as of October 13, 2026).