Tower 1003262 — Buckeye, AZ
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003262 — tower (type not specified) near Buckeye, Arizona. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003262 is a 80 m (262 ft) tower near Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1984. It is registered to WESTERN STATES MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION CO, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003262 |
| Unique system identifier | 109098 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 83-AWP-796-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
WESTERN STATES MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION CO
Austin, TX · FRN 0001533819
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10 MI NW
- City
- Buckeye
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85326
- County
- Maricopa County
- County FIPS
- 04013
- Coordinates
- 33.43611, -112.73889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003262 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1003262 is about 2.7 times the 30 m average across the 1,306 structures registered in Maricopa County. It is about twice the Arizona average of 37 m across 2,833 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 316 m, which puts the top of the structure 396 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003262, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buckeye in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.43611, -112.73889, with the site address filed as "10 MI NW". Maricopa County has 1,306 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 15 Arizona counties with registrations, and 769 of them are marked constructed. Arizona as a whole has 2,833 registrations, the 27th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Glendale, AZ · 1002068, a guyed tower at 168 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 1003262 on Nov 13, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,789 in Arizona.
Who owns antenna structure 1003262?
The FCC record lists WESTERN STATES MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION CO of Austin, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001533819. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 in Arizona. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 83-AWP-796-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003262?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (262 ft), and 396 m (1,299 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003262?
The registered owner is WESTERN STATES MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION CO, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003262?
It is located near Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona at 10 MI NW (33.43611, -112.73889). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1003262?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County has 1,306 FCC-registered antenna structures, 769 of them constructed — the largest count among 15 counties in Arizona.
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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 1003262, Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arizona/buckeye-1003262 (data as of October 13, 2026).