Tower 1256500 — Northport, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256500 — tower (type not specified) near Northport, 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 1256500 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 13, 2007. It is registered to SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256500 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655666 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 20, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-3004-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721616
Holds 196 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13222 Fondren Road
- City
- Northport
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35475
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.48956, -87.63739
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256500 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1256500 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa 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 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 131 m, which puts the top of the structure 212 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256500, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Northport in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.48956, -87.63739, with the site address filed as "13222 Fondren Road". Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 157 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 · 1033524, a tower at 610 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 1256500 on Mar 20, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1256500?
The FCC record lists SBA Steel LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721616. Across the registry it holds 196 structure registrations, the 111th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (91 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASO-3004-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256500?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 212 m (694 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256500?
The registered owner is SBA Steel LLC, which holds 196 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256500?
It is located near Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 13222 Fondren Road (33.48956, -87.63739). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 13, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256500?
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 Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, 157 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1256500, Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/northport-1256500 (data as of October 13, 2026).