Tower 1272898 — Ward, AL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272898 — tower (type not specified) near Ward, 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 1272898 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Ward, Sumter County, Alabama. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to VANTAGE TOWER GROUP, LLC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1272898 |
| Unique system identifier | 2672245 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 3, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASO-68-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
Tampa, FL · FRN 0014017552
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 305-323 State Hwy 17
- City
- Ward
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36922
- County
- Sumter County
- County FIPS
- 01119
- Coordinates
- 32.31028, -88.17836
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1272898 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1272898 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 54 structures registered in Sumter County. It is about 18% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 61 m, which puts the top of the structure 158 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1272898, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ward in Sumter County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.31028, -88.17836, with the site address filed as "305-323 State Hwy 17". Sumter County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 42 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 Demopolis, AL · 1036416, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1272898 on Feb 3, 2010. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 720 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1272898?
The FCC record lists VANTAGE TOWER GROUP, LLC of Tampa, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014017552. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 3 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASO-68-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 1272898?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 158 m (519 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1272898?
The registered owner is VANTAGE TOWER GROUP, LLC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1272898?
It is located near Ward, Sumter County, Alabama at 305-323 State Hwy 17 (32.31028, -88.17836). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1272898?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sumter County, AL?
Sumter County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 50th-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 1272898, Ward, Sumter County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/ward-1272898 (data as of October 13, 2026).