Lattice tower 1278883 — Sylacauga, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278883 — lattice tower near Sylacauga, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278883 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 28, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278883 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678311 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASO-30442-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 596 Sorrell Rd (AL14058-S)
- City
- Sylacauga
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35151
- County
- Talladega County
- County FIPS
- 01121
- Coordinates
- 33.15372, -86.28264
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278883 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1278883 is about 20% above the 65 m average across the 126 structures registered in Talladega County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 176 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278883, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sylacauga in Talladega County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.15372, -86.28264, with the site address filed as "596 Sorrell Rd (AL14058-S)". Talladega County has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 68 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,221 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Clanton, AL · 1032202, a tower at 162 m (dismantled).
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 1278883 on Jan 15, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1278883?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 78 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASO-30442-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 1278883?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 254 m (834 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278883?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278883?
It is located near Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama at 596 Sorrell Rd (AL14058-S) (33.15372, -86.28264). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 28, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278883?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Talladega County, AL?
Talladega County has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278883, Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/sylacauga-1278883 (data as of October 20, 2026).