Tower 1053028 — Whatley, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053028 — tower (type not specified) near Whatley, 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 1053028 is a 80 m (261 ft) tower near Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 10, 2003. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053028 |
| Unique system identifier | 614211 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 10, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-826-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NORTH ON COUNTY RD 35; TAKE 1ST UNPAVED ROAD TO LEFT
- City
- Whatley
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36436
- County
- Clarke County
- County FIPS
- 01025
- Coordinates
- 31.64983, -87.67600
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1053028 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1053028 is about 12% below the 91 m average across the 78 structures registered in Clarke County. It is roughly in line with 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 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 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 128 m, which puts the top of the structure 208 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053028, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Whatley in Clarke County, Alabama, at coordinates 31.64983, -87.67600, with the site address filed as "NORTH ON COUNTY RD 35; TAKE 1ST UNPAVED ROAD TO LEFT". Clarke County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 54 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 Perry Chapel, AL · 1200287, a tower at 184 m (granted (not yet 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 1053028 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1053028?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-826-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053028?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 208 m (682 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053028?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053028?
It is located near Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama at NORTH ON COUNTY RD 35; TAKE 1ST UNPAVED ROAD TO LEFT (31.64983, -87.67600). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 10, 2003.
What type of structure is 1053028?
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 Clarke County, AL?
Clarke County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1053028, Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/whatley-1053028 (data as of October 13, 2026).