Monopole 1285492 — Wales, AK
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285492 — monopole near Wales, Alaska. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285492 is a 23 m (75 ft) monopole near Wales, Nome Census Area, Alaska. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Aug 28, 2012. It is registered to Telalaska Inc., which holds 52 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285492 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684920 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Oct 16, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AAL-81-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 0003740768
Holds 52 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Approximately .22 miles east of Wales airport
- City
- Wales
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99783
- County
- Nome Census Area
- County FIPS
- 02180
- Coordinates
- 65.61608, -168.08919
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Pole · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1285492 compared with others?
At 23 m, structure 1285492 is roughly in line with the 24 m average across the 81 structures registered in Nome Census Area. It is about 32% below the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,987 registrations. Among the 24,598 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 23 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 8 m, which puts the top of the structure 31 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285492, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wales in Nome Census Area, Alaska, at coordinates 65.61608, -168.08919, with the site address filed as "Approximately .22 miles east of Wales airport". Nome Census Area has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 52 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 Wales, AK · 1319761, a pole at 25 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1285492 on Oct 16, 2012. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 80 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1285492?
The FCC record lists Telalaska Inc. of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003740768. Across the registry it holds 52 structure registrations, the 335th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 52 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AAL-81-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 1285492?
Its registered overall height above ground is 23 m (75 ft), and 31 m (101 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285492?
The registered owner is Telalaska Inc., which holds 52 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285492?
It is located near Wales, Nome Census Area, Alaska at Approximately .22 miles east of Wales airport (65.61608, -168.08919). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Aug 28, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285492?
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. 24,598 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Nome Census Area, AK?
Nome Census Area has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285492, 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 1285492, Wales, Nome Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/wales-1285492 (data as of October 6, 2026).