Lattice tower 1297563 — Tonopah, AZ
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297563 — lattice tower near Tonopah, Arizona. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297563 is a 32 m (105 ft) lattice tower near Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 11, 2016. It is registered to Arizona Telephone Company, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297563 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697082 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 11, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Nov 17, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AWP-6652-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
Madison, WI · FRN 0001602663
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 51679 W Tonto St
- City
- Tonopah
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85354
- County
- Maricopa County
- County FIPS
- 04013
- Coordinates
- 33.43711, -113.16558
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297563 compared with others?
At 32 m, structure 1297563 is roughly in line with the 30 m average across the 1,306 structures registered in Maricopa County. It is about 14% below the Arizona average of 37 m across 2,833 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 311 m, which puts the top of the structure 343 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297563, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tonopah in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.43711, -113.16558, with the site address filed as "51679 W Tonto St". 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 Salome, AZ · 1266111, a tower at 115 m (granted (not yet 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 1297563 on Nov 17, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,789 in Arizona.
Who owns antenna structure 1297563?
The FCC record lists Arizona Telephone Company of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001602663. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Arizona. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AWP-6652-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 1297563?
Its registered overall height above ground is 32 m (105 ft), and 343 m (1,124 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297563?
The registered owner is Arizona Telephone Company, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297563?
It is located near Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona at 51679 W Tonto St (33.43711, -113.16558). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 11, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297563?
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 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 1297563, Tonopah, Maricopa County, Arizona”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arizona/tonopah-1297563 (data as of October 13, 2026).