Tower 1263291 — Tuscaloosa, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1263291 — tower (type not specified) near Tuscaloosa, 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 1263291 is a 99 m (325 ft) tower near Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 9, 2008. It is registered to TUSCALOOSA CO. SHEROIFF'S OFFICE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1263291 |
| Unique system identifier | 2662638 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 9, 2008 |
| Registration issued | May 12, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ASO-6546-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
TUSCALOOSA CO. SHEROIFF'S OFFICE
Tuscaloosa, AL · FRN 0007689664
Location
- Address
- 6001 12TH AVE. EAST
- City
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35405
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.15150, -87.52222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1263291 compared with others?
At 99 m, structure 1263291 is about 12% above the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about 20% 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 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 99 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 92 m, which puts the top of the structure 191 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1263291, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.15150, -87.52222, with the site address filed as "6001 12TH AVE. EAST". 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 · 1033524, 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 1263291 on May 12, 2008. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,554 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1263291?
The FCC record lists TUSCALOOSA CO. SHEROIFF'S OFFICE of Tuscaloosa, AL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007689664.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ASO-6546-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 1263291?
Its registered overall height above ground is 99 m (325 ft), and 191 m (628 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1263291?
The registered owner is TUSCALOOSA CO. SHEROIFF'S OFFICE.
Where is antenna structure 1263291?
It is located near Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 6001 12TH AVE. EAST (33.15150, -87.52222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 9, 2008.
What type of structure is 1263291?
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 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 1263291, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/tuscaloosa-1263291 (data as of October 20, 2026).