Lattice tower 1012603 — Akiachak, AK
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012603 — lattice tower near Akiachak, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012603 is a 22 m (71 ft) lattice tower near Akiachak, Bethel Census Area, Alaska. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Feb 4, 2001. It is registered to United Utilities, Inc., which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1012603 |
| Unique system identifier | 116347 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 4, 2001 |
| Registration issued | May 13, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AAL-269-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
Anchorage, AK · FRN 0001571561
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- AKIACHAK CENTRAL OFC
- City
- Akiachak
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99559
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- County FIPS
- 02050
- Coordinates
- 60.90939, -161.43050
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1012603 compared with others?
At 22 m, structure 1012603 is about 23% below the 28 m average across the 73 structures registered in Bethel Census Area. It is about 36% below the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 22 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 28 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1012603, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Akiachak in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, at coordinates 60.90939, -161.43050, with the site address filed as "AKIACHAK CENTRAL OFC". Bethel Census Area has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 50 of them are marked constructed. Alaska as a whole has 1,988 registrations, the 31st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bethel, AK · 1005543, a lattice tower at 80 m (dismantled).
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 1012603 on May 13, 2025. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 238 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1012603?
The FCC record lists United Utilities, Inc. of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001571561. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 341st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 51 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AAL-269-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 1012603?
Its registered overall height above ground is 22 m (71 ft), and 28 m (92 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1012603?
The registered owner is United Utilities, Inc., which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1012603?
It is located near Akiachak, Bethel Census Area, Alaska at AKIACHAK CENTRAL OFC (60.90939, -161.43050). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Feb 4, 2001.
What type of structure is 1012603?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bethel Census Area, AK?
Bethel Census Area has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012603, weekly bulk file.
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 1012603, Akiachak, Bethel Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/akiachak-1012603 (data as of October 13, 2026).