Tower 1001686 — Van Buren, AR
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001686 — tower (type not specified) near Van Buren, Arkansas. 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 1001686 is a 58 m (190 ft) tower near Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1995. It is registered to SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001686 |
| Unique system identifier | 107922 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-ASW-0950-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
SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Smith, AR · FRN 0004253241
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1007 PERNOT AVE
- City
- Van Buren
- State
- Arkansas
- ZIP
- 72956
- County
- Crawford County
- County FIPS
- 05033
- Coordinates
- 35.44722, -94.36556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001686 compared with others?
At 58 m, structure 1001686 is about 31% below the 84 m average across the 63 structures registered in Crawford County. It is about 24% below the Arkansas average of 76 m across 3,941 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 about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 58 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 244 m, which puts the top of the structure 302 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001686, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Van Buren in Crawford County, Arkansas, at coordinates 35.44722, -94.36556, with the site address filed as "1007 PERNOT AVE". Crawford County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 75 Arkansas counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Arkansas as a whole has 3,941 registrations, the 22nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Figure Five, AR · 1043709, a tower at 358 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 1001686 on Sep 13, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,073 in Arkansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1001686?
The FCC record lists SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER of Fort Smith, AR as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004253241. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Arkansas. 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 95-ASW-0950-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 1001686?
Its registered overall height above ground is 58 m (190 ft), and 302 m (990 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001686?
The registered owner is SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1001686?
It is located near Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas at 1007 PERNOT AVE (35.44722, -94.36556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1001686?
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 Crawford County, AR?
Crawford County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 75 counties in Arkansas.
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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 1001686, Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arkansas/van-buren-1001686 (data as of October 13, 2026).