Tower 1279957 — Fairbanks, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279957 — tower (type not specified) near Fairbanks, Alaska. 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 1279957 is a 16 m (51 ft) tower near Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 20, 2012. It is registered to State of Alaska, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279957 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679385 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Sep 10, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AAL-95-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 0001567247
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3700 Airport Way
- City
- Fairbanks
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99709
- County FIPS
- 02090
- Coordinates
- 64.83903, -147.81822
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279957 compared with others?
At 16 m, structure 1279957 is about 40% of the 39 m average across the 209 structures registered in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is about half of the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 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 20% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 14 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 16 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 134 m, which puts the top of the structure 149 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279957, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairbanks in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 64.83903, -147.81822, with the site address filed as "3700 Airport Way". Fairbanks North Star Borough has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 153 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 Fairbanks, AK · 1058620, a guyed tower at 115 m (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 1279957 on Sep 10, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1279957?
The FCC record lists State of Alaska of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001567247. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 266th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 72 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (44 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AAL-95-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 1279957?
Its registered overall height above ground is 16 m (51 ft), and 149 m (490 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279957?
The registered owner is State of Alaska, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279957?
It is located near Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska at 3700 Airport Way (64.83903, -147.81822). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 20, 2012.
What type of structure is 1279957?
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Fairbanks North Star Borough has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 153 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279957, 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 1279957, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/fairbanks-1279957 (data as of October 13, 2026).