Stealth tree 1278524 — Tempe, AZ
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278524 — disguised structure (tree) near Tempe, Arizona. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278524 is a 22 m (73 ft) stealth tree near Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 24, 2012. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278524 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677952 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AWP-11877-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2530 North Scottsdale Road (311605)
- City
- Tempe
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85281
- County
- Maricopa County
- County FIPS
- 04013
- Coordinates
- 33.45564, -111.92725
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278524 compared with others?
At 22 m, structure 1278524 is about 26% below the 30 m average across the 1,306 structures registered in Maricopa County. It is about 41% below the Arizona average of 37 m across 2,833 registrations. Among the 501 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 23% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 21 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 22 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 373 m, which puts the top of the structure 395 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278524, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tempe in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.45564, -111.92725, with the site address filed as "2530 North Scottsdale Road (311605)". 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 Queen Creek, AZ · 1015427, a guyed tower at 215 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 1278524 on Sep 30, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,789 in Arizona.
Who owns antenna structure 1278524?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AWP-11877-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 1278524?
Its registered overall height above ground is 22 m (73 ft), and 395 m (1,295 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278524?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278524?
It is located near Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona at 2530 North Scottsdale Road (311605) (33.45564, -111.92725). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 24, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278524?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 501 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 1278524, Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arizona/tempe-1278524 (data as of October 13, 2026).