Lattice tower 1008616 — Lake Minchumina, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008616 — lattice tower near Lake Minchumina, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008616 is a 12 m (40 ft) lattice tower near Lake Minchumina, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1982. It is registered to UNITED UTILITIES, INC, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008616 |
| Unique system identifier | 98638 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Oct 11, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AAL-401-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 0001571561
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MINCHUMINA
- City
- Lake Minchumina
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99757
- County FIPS
- 02290
- Coordinates
- 63.88250, -152.31511
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1008616 compared with others?
At 12 m, structure 1008616 is about half of the 24 m average across the 101 structures registered in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. It is about 36% of the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 11 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 12 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 210 m, which puts the top of the structure 223 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008616, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lake Minchumina in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, at coordinates 63.88250, -152.31511, with the site address filed as "MINCHUMINA". Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 70 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 Lake Minchumina, AK · 1012610, a lattice tower at 10 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 1008616 on Oct 11, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1008616?
The FCC record lists UNITED UTILITIES, INC of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001571561. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 340th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 51 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AAL-401-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 1008616?
Its registered overall height above ground is 12 m (40 ft), and 223 m (730 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008616?
The registered owner is UNITED UTILITIES, INC, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008616?
It is located near Lake Minchumina, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska at MINCHUMINA (63.88250, -152.31511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1008616?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK?
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008616, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008616, Lake Minchumina, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/lake-minchumina-1008616 (data as of October 20, 2026).