Tower 1037496 — Newton, AL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037496 — tower (type not specified) near Newton, 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 1037496 is a 80 m (263 ft) tower near Newton, Dale County, Alabama. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Oct 10, 1994. It is registered to BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, INC., which holds 79 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1037496 |
| Unique system identifier | 601899 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 10, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Feb 9, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASO-1849-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
Birmingham, AL · FRN 0001844349
Holds 79 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OATES DRIVE, 1/4 MI E OF HWY 123
- City
- Newton
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36352
- County
- Dale County
- County FIPS
- 01045
- Coordinates
- 31.33000, -85.59333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1037496 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1037496 is roughly in line with the 76 m average across the 71 structures registered in Dale County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 96 m, which puts the top of the structure 177 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1037496, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Dale County, Alabama, at coordinates 31.33000, -85.59333, with the site address filed as "OATES DRIVE, 1/4 MI E OF HWY 123". Dale County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 50 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 Webb, AL · 1047618, a tower at 369 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1037496 on Feb 9, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 173 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1037496?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, INC. of Birmingham, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001844349. Across the registry it holds 79 structure registrations, the 249th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 18 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASO-1849-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1037496?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (263 ft), and 177 m (579 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1037496?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, INC., which holds 79 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1037496?
It is located near Newton, Dale County, Alabama at OATES DRIVE, 1/4 MI E OF HWY 123 (31.33000, -85.59333). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Oct 10, 1994.
What type of structure is 1037496?
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 Dale County, AL?
Dale County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1037496, Newton, Dale County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/newton-1037496 (data as of October 13, 2026).