Tower 1281651 — Orange Beach, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281651 — tower (type not specified) near Orange Beach, 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 1281651 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2012. It is registered to Baldwin EMC, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281651 |
| Unique system identifier | 2681079 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Dec 2, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-4648-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
Summerdale, AL · FRN 0006341408
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 21801 University Ln
- City
- Orange Beach
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36542
- County
- Baldwin County
- County FIPS
- 01003
- Coordinates
- 30.33192, -87.64972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281651 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1281651 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 286 structures registered in Baldwin 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 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 14 m, which puts the top of the structure 93 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281651, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orange Beach in Baldwin County, Alabama, at coordinates 30.33192, -87.64972, with the site address filed as "21801 University Ln". Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 196 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 Robertsdale, AL · 1212516, a guyed tower at 583 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 1281651 on Dec 2, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1281651?
The FCC record lists Baldwin EMC of Summerdale, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006341408. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-4648-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 1281651?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 93 m (306 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281651?
The registered owner is Baldwin EMC, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281651?
It is located near Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama at 21801 University Ln (30.33192, -87.64972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2012.
What type of structure is 1281651?
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 Baldwin County, AL?
Baldwin County has 286 FCC-registered antenna structures, 196 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1281651, Orange Beach, Baldwin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/orange-beach-1281651 (data as of October 13, 2026).