Pole 1027281 — Tuscaloosa, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027281 — pole near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027281 is a 45 m (146 ft) pole near Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 22, 1997. It is registered to Crown Castle South LLC, which holds 2,267 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027281 |
| Unique system identifier | 127840 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Jun 22, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-3276-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0016936163
Holds 2,267 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WATERMELON ROAD
- City
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35406
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.23450, -87.55831
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027281 compared with others?
At 45 m, structure 1027281 is about half of the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about half of the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,221 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 45 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 77 m, which puts the top of the structure 122 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027281, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.23450, -87.55831, with the site address filed as "WATERMELON ROAD". Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 157 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 Windham Springs, AL · 1035175, a tower at 610 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 1027281 on Jan 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1027281?
The FCC record lists Crown Castle South LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016936163. Across the registry it holds 2,267 structure registrations, the 9th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (998 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-3276-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027281?
Its registered overall height above ground is 45 m (146 ft), and 122 m (400 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027281?
The registered owner is Crown Castle South LLC, which holds 2,267 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027281?
It is located near Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at WATERMELON ROAD (33.23450, -87.55831). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 22, 1997.
What type of structure is 1027281?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, 157 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1027281, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/tuscaloosa-1027281 (data as of October 20, 2026).