Tower 1038239 — Salem, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038239 — tower (type not specified) near Salem, 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 1038239 is a 118 m (387 ft) tower near Salem, Lee County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1982. It is registered to Lee County Alabama.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038239 |
| Unique system identifier | 602541 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 78-ASO-2105-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Lee County Alabama
Opelika, AL · FRN 0004243853
Location
- Address
- 4.8 KM DUE NORTH
- City
- Salem
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36804
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 01081
- Coordinates
- 32.64250, -85.23722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038239 compared with others?
At 118 m, structure 1038239 is about 47% above the 80 m average across the 128 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 43% above 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 55% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 111 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 118 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 284 m, which puts the top of the structure 402 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038239, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Salem in Lee County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.64250, -85.23722, with the site address filed as "4.8 KM DUE NORTH". Lee County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 99 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 Columbus, GA · 1032658, a tower at 401 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 1038239 on Dec 1, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1038239?
The FCC record lists Lee County Alabama of Opelika, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004243853.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 78-ASO-2105-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038239?
Its registered overall height above ground is 118 m (387 ft), and 402 m (1,319 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038239?
The registered owner is Lee County Alabama.
Where is antenna structure 1038239?
It is located near Salem, Lee County, Alabama at 4.8 KM DUE NORTH (32.64250, -85.23722). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1038239?
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 Lee County, AL?
Lee County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, 99 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038239, 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 1038239, Salem, Lee County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/salem-1038239 (data as of October 13, 2026).