Lattice tower 1288602 — Kotzebue, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288602 — lattice tower near Kotzebue, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288602 is a 77 m (254 ft) lattice tower near Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 22, 2013. It is registered to GCI Communication Corp, which holds 88 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288602 |
| Unique system identifier | 2688031 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Aug 21, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AAL-121-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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 0001568880
Holds 88 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near the city of Kotzebue
- City
- Kotzebue
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99752
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- County FIPS
- 02188
- Coordinates
- 66.83942, -162.57511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288602 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1288602 is about 3.6 times the 22 m average across the 58 structures registered in Northwest Arctic Borough. It is about 2.3 times 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 24 m, which puts the top of the structure 101 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288602, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kotzebue in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 66.83942, -162.57511, with the site address filed as "Near the city of Kotzebue". 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 1288602 on Aug 21, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1288602?
The FCC record lists GCI Communication Corp of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001568880. Across the registry it holds 88 structure registrations, the 221st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 88 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AAL-121-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1288602?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 101 m (333 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288602?
The registered owner is GCI Communication Corp, which holds 88 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288602?
It is located near Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska at Near the city of Kotzebue (66.83942, -162.57511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 22, 2013.
What type of structure is 1288602?
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 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 1288602, 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 1288602, Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/kotzebue-1288602 (data as of October 13, 2026).