Lattice tower 1247688 — Tucson, AZ
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247688 — lattice tower near Tucson, Arizona. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247688 is a 73 m (240 ft) lattice tower near Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 18, 2005. It is registered to Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247688 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646852 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 11, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AWP-3951-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
Cincinnati, OH · FRN 0025030222
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Mount Bigelow
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85619
- County
- Pima County
- County FIPS
- 04019
- Coordinates
- 32.41544, -110.71475
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247688 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1247688 is about 88% above the 39 m average across the 337 structures registered in Pima County. It is about twice 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,603 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,677 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247688, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona, at coordinates 32.41544, -110.71475, with the site address filed as "Mount Bigelow". Pima County has 337 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 15 Arizona counties with registrations, and 210 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 Tucson, AZ · 1237818, a tower at 221 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 1247688 on Feb 11, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,789 in Arizona.
Who owns antenna structure 1247688?
The FCC record lists Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC of Cincinnati, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025030222. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 337th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AWP-3951-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1247688?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 2,677 m (8,781 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247688?
The registered owner is Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247688?
It is located near Tucson, Pima County, Arizona at Mount Bigelow (32.41544, -110.71475). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 18, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247688?
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 Pima County, AZ?
Pima County has 337 FCC-registered antenna structures, 210 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1247688, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arizona/tucson-1247688 (data as of October 13, 2026).