Lattice tower 1278140 — Ekwok, AK
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278140 — lattice tower near Ekwok, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278140 is a 30 m (97 ft) lattice tower near Ekwok, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Jul 3, 2011. It is registered to United Utilities, Inc., which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278140 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677568 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Apr 8, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AAL-95-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Anchorage, AK · FRN 0001571561
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Within the village of Ekwok
- City
- Ekwok
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99580
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- County FIPS
- 02070
- Coordinates
- 59.35775, -157.46431
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Lattice tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278140 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1278140 is roughly in line with the 29 m average across the 31 structures registered in Dillingham Census Area. It is about 12% 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 41% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 28 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 39 m, which puts the top of the structure 69 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278140, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ekwok in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, at coordinates 59.35775, -157.46431, with the site address filed as "Within the village of Ekwok". Dillingham Census Area has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 24 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 Koliganek, AK · 1278142, a lattice tower at 56 m (granted (not yet 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 1278140 on Apr 8, 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 1278140?
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-95-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278140?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (97 ft), and 69 m (226 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278140?
The registered owner is United Utilities, Inc., which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278140?
It is located near Ekwok, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska at Within the village of Ekwok (59.35775, -157.46431). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jul 3, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278140?
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 Dillingham Census Area, AK?
Dillingham Census Area has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 17th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278140, 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 1278140, Ekwok, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/ekwok-1278140 (data as of October 13, 2026).