Lattice tower 1005563 — Ketchikan, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005563 — lattice tower near Ketchikan, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005563 is a 101 m (330 ft) lattice tower near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 17, 2003. It is registered to Alascom Inc., which holds 124 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005563 |
| Unique system identifier | 110919 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 17, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AAL-298-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Plano, TX · FRN 0001572676
Holds 124 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2900 N TONGASS AVE
- City
- Ketchikan
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99901
- County FIPS
- 02130
- Coordinates
- 55.35347, -131.68381
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005563 compared with others?
At 101 m, structure 1005563 is about 2.4 times the 43 m average across the 34 structures registered in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. It is about 3.0 times the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,987 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 38% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 101 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 30 m, which puts the top of the structure 130 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005563, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ketchikan in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 55.35347, -131.68381, with the site address filed as "2900 N TONGASS AVE". Ketchikan Gateway Borough has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 25 of them are marked constructed. Alaska as a whole has 1,987 registrations, the 31st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ketchikan, AK · 1207373, a lattice tower at 89 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 1005563 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1005563?
The FCC record lists Alascom Inc. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001572676. Across the registry it holds 124 structure registrations, the 163rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 124 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (71 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AAL-298-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1005563?
Its registered overall height above ground is 101 m (330 ft), and 130 m (427 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005563?
The registered owner is Alascom Inc., which holds 124 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005563?
It is located near Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska at 2900 N TONGASS AVE (55.35347, -131.68381). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 17, 2003.
What type of structure is 1005563?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005563, 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 1005563, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/ketchikan-1005563 (data as of October 13, 2026).