Guyed tower 1059778 — Stapleton, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059778 — guyed tower near Stapleton, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059778 is a 366 m (1,200 ft) guyed tower near Stapleton, Baldwin County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 7, 2025. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059778 |
| Unique system identifier | 619869 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-8605-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 15 |
| 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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4 miles NE of Malbis
- City
- Stapleton
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36527
- County
- Baldwin County
- County FIPS
- 01003
- Coordinates
- 30.68806, -87.79833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059778 compared with others?
At 366 m, structure 1059778 is about 4.2 times the 88 m average across the 286 structures registered in Baldwin County. It is about 4.4 times the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 3.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 343 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 366 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 61 m, which puts the top of the structure 427 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059778, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Stapleton in Baldwin County, Alabama, at coordinates 30.68806, -87.79833, with the site address filed as "4 miles NE of Malbis". 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 1059778 on Mar 6, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1059778?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASO-8605-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059778?
Its registered overall height above ground is 366 m (1,200 ft), and 427 m (1,400 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059778?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1059778?
It is located near Stapleton, Baldwin County, Alabama at 4 miles NE of Malbis (30.68806, -87.79833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 7, 2025.
What type of structure is 1059778?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1059778, Stapleton, Baldwin County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/stapleton-1059778 (data as of October 13, 2026).