Tower 1280540 — Tallassee, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280540 — tower (type not specified) near Tallassee, 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 1280540 is a 133 m (436 ft) tower near Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 21, 2011. It is registered to Michael Butler Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280540 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679968 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 19, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-aso-3581-oe |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Michael Butler Broadcasting, LLC
Tallassee, AL · FRN 0006155709
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .
- City
- Tallassee
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36078
- County
- Elmore County
- County FIPS
- 01051
- Coordinates
- 32.55961, -85.92250
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1280540 compared with others?
At 133 m, structure 1280540 is about 58% above the 84 m average across the 103 structures registered in Elmore County. It is about 61% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 75% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 132 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 133 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 139 m, which puts the top of the structure 272 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280540, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tallassee in Elmore County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.55961, -85.92250, with the site address filed as ".". Elmore County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 79 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 Montgomery, AL · 1042484, a tower at 356 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 1280540 on Sep 19, 2011. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1280540?
The FCC record lists Michael Butler Broadcasting, LLC of Tallassee, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006155709. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-aso-3581-oe and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280540?
Its registered overall height above ground is 133 m (436 ft), and 272 m (891 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280540?
The registered owner is Michael Butler Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280540?
It is located near Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama at . (32.55961, -85.92250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 21, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280540?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Elmore County, AL?
Elmore County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, 79 of them constructed — the 18th-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 1280540, Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/tallassee-1280540 (data as of October 20, 2026).