Tower 1028171 — Willow Springs, AL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028171 — tower (type not specified) near Willow Springs, 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 1028171 is a 120 m (394 ft) tower near Willow Springs, Montgomery County, Alabama. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Mar 30, 1998. It is registered to VISION COMMUNICATIONS LTD II.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028171 |
| Unique system identifier | 128555 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 30, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Sep 2, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-1038-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
VISION COMMUNICATIONS LTD II
Montgomery, AL
Location
- Address
- US 231 9.6 KM @ 179 DEG FROM WETUMPKA AL
- City
- Willow Springs
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36110
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 01101
- Coordinates
- 32.45222, -86.20972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028171 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1028171 is about 44% above the 84 m average across the 201 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 45% 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 57% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 119 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 120 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 49 m, which puts the top of the structure 169 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028171, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Willow Springs in Montgomery County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.45222, -86.20972, with the site address filed as "US 231 9.6 KM @ 179 DEG FROM WETUMPKA AL". Montgomery County has 201 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 143 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 Montgomery, AL · 1042484, a tower at 356 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1028171 on Sep 2, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 173 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1028171?
The FCC record lists VISION COMMUNICATIONS LTD II of Montgomery, AL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-1038-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1028171?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (394 ft), and 169 m (554 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028171?
The registered owner is VISION COMMUNICATIONS LTD II.
Where is antenna structure 1028171?
It is located near Willow Springs, Montgomery County, Alabama at US 231 9.6 KM @ 179 DEG FROM WETUMPKA AL (32.45222, -86.20972). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Mar 30, 1998.
What type of structure is 1028171?
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 Montgomery County, AL?
Montgomery County has 201 FCC-registered antenna structures, 143 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1028171, Willow Springs, Montgomery County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/willow-springs-1028171 (data as of October 13, 2026).