Lattice tower 1010161 — Valdez, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1010161 — lattice tower near Valdez, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1010161 is a 46 m (151 ft) lattice tower near Valdez, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 1978. It is registered to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1010161 |
| Unique system identifier | 114485 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Mar 4, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AAL-586-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Anchorage, AK · FRN 0003799749
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MI 53 Richardson Hwy
- City
- Valdez
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99686
- County FIPS
- 02261
- Coordinates
- 61.34414, -145.26833
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Terminated
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Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1010161 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1010161 is about 20% above the 38 m average across the 67 structures registered in Valdez-Cordova Census Area. It is about 36% above 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 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 44 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 901 m, which puts the top of the structure 947 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1010161, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Valdez in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, at coordinates 61.34414, -145.26833, with the site address filed as "MI 53 Richardson Hwy". Valdez-Cordova Census Area has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 56 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 Tonsina, AK · 1004220, a tower at 69 m (dismantled).
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 1010161 on Mar 4, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1010161?
The FCC record lists Alyeska Pipeline Service Company of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003799749. Across the registry it holds 27 structure registrations, including 27 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (22 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AAL-586-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1010161?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (151 ft), and 947 m (3,106 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1010161?
The registered owner is Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1010161?
It is located near Valdez, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska at MI 53 Richardson Hwy (61.34414, -145.26833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1010161?
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 Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK?
Valdez-Cordova Census Area has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 56 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1010161, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1010161, Valdez, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/valdez-1010161 (data as of October 6, 2026).