Monopole 1249872 — Kotzebue, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249872 — monopole near Kotzebue, Alaska. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249872 is a 10 m (34 ft) monopole near Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 19, 1999. It is registered to OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1249872 |
| Unique system identifier | 2649036 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 19, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Nov 14, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AAL-297-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
OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Kotzebue, AK · FRN 0004334512
Location
- Address
- 2ND AVENUE
- City
- Kotzebue
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99752
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- County FIPS
- 02188
- Coordinates
- 66.89719, -162.59972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1249872 compared with others?
At 10 m, structure 1249872 is about half of the 22 m average across the 58 structures registered in Northwest Arctic Borough. It is about 31% of the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 25% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 9 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 10 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 14 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1249872, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kotzebue in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 66.89719, -162.59972, with the site address filed as "2ND AVENUE". Northwest Arctic Borough has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 37 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 Kotzebue, AK · 1212609, a guyed tower at 100 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 1249872 on Nov 14, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1249872?
The FCC record lists OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc. of Kotzebue, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004334512.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AAL-297-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 1249872?
Its registered overall height above ground is 10 m (34 ft), and 14 m (47 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1249872?
The registered owner is OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1249872?
It is located near Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska at 2ND AVENUE (66.89719, -162.59972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 19, 1999.
What type of structure is 1249872?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
Northwest Arctic Borough has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249872, 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 1249872, Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/kotzebue-1249872 (data as of October 13, 2026).