Rig 1206079 — Kaktovik, AK
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206079 — oil rig near Kaktovik, Alaska. Antenna on an offshore or land rig.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206079 is a 72 m (236 ft) rig near Kaktovik, Alaska. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Shell Communications, Inc., which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206079 |
| Unique system identifier | 2602947 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Oil rig (RIG) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Dec 27, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 85-AAL-90-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
Houston, TX · FRN 0003464674
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- DRILLING SHIP 28 MI WNW
- City
- Kaktovik
- State
- Alaska
- County FIPS
- Null
- Coordinates
- 70.31442, -144.76158
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
No other registered structures within ~40 km.
How tall is structure 1206079 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1206079 is about twice the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 registrations. Among the 299 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (RIG), the average overall height is 22 m, so this one is about 3.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m.
Where is structure 1206079, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kaktovik, Alaska, at coordinates 70.31442, -144.76158, with the site address filed as "DRILLING SHIP 28 MI WNW". Alaska as a whole has 1,988 registrations, the 31st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1206079 on Dec 27, 1999. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 101 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1206079?
The FCC record lists Shell Communications, Inc. of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003464674. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 85-AAL-90-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1206079?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (236 ft). The record does not report a ground elevation for the site.
Who owns tower 1206079?
The registered owner is Shell Communications, Inc., which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1206079?
It is located near Kaktovik, Alaska at DRILLING SHIP 28 MI WNW (70.31442, -144.76158). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1206079?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code RIG, which decodes to "Oil rig". Antenna on an offshore or land rig. 299 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206079, 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 1206079, Kaktovik, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/kaktovik-1206079 (data as of October 13, 2026).