Lattice tower 1286500 — Palmer, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286500 — lattice tower near Palmer, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286500 is a 32 m (105 ft) lattice tower near Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 11, 2013. It is registered to SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286500 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685928 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Mar 31, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AAL-156-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0023878382
Holds 239 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3255 S Old Glenn Hwy (AK16920-A)
- City
- Palmer
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99645
- County FIPS
- 02170
- Coordinates
- 61.54603, -149.03111
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1286500 compared with others?
At 32 m, structure 1286500 is about 28% below the 45 m average across the 188 structures registered in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is roughly in line with 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 about 44% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 32 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 33 m, which puts the top of the structure 65 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286500, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Palmer in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 61.54603, -149.03111, with the site address filed as "3255 S Old Glenn Hwy (AK16920-A)". Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 128 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 Palmer, AK · 1254284, a tower at 77 m (canceled).
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 1286500 on Mar 31, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1286500?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VI, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023878382. Across the registry it holds 239 structure registrations, the 96th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (88 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AAL-156-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 1286500?
Its registered overall height above ground is 32 m (105 ft), and 65 m (212 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286500?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286500?
It is located near Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska at 3255 S Old Glenn Hwy (AK16920-A) (61.54603, -149.03111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 11, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286500?
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 188 FCC-registered antenna structures, 128 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286500, 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 1286500, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/palmer-1286500 (data as of October 13, 2026).