3-tower array 1012844 — Avalon, CA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012844 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Avalon, California.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012844 is a 87 m (285 ft) 3-tower array near Avalon, Los Angeles County, California. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1953, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 17, 2013. It is registered to KIERTRON INC, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1012844 |
| Unique system identifier | 116415 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 17, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AWP-1043-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
Blue Bell, PA · FRN 0001519610
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 RENTON PASS 5 KM NW
- City
- Avalon
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 90704
- County
- Los Angeles County
- County FIPS
- 06037
- Coordinates
- 33.36000, -118.37250
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Dismantled
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) · Dismantled
Building with tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1012844 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1012844 is about 3.1 times the 28 m average across the 2,132 structures registered in Los Angeles County. It is about 2.7 times the California average of 32 m across 11,857 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 381 m, which puts the top of the structure 468 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1012844, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Avalon in Los Angeles County, California, at coordinates 33.36000, -118.37250, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 RENTON PASS 5 KM NW". Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 1,296 of them are marked constructed. California as a whole has 11,857 registrations, the 2nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Avalon, CA · 1012843, a 3-tower array at 87 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1012844 on Oct 18, 2013. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 958 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1012844?
The FCC record lists KIERTRON INC of Blue Bell, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001519610. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AWP-1043-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 1012844?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 468 m (1,535 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1012844?
The registered owner is KIERTRON INC, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1012844?
It is located near Avalon, Los Angeles County, California at TWR 2 RENTON PASS 5 KM NW (33.36000, -118.37250). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1953.
What type of structure is 1012844?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, 1,296 of them constructed — the largest count among 58 counties in California.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1012844, Avalon, Los Angeles County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/avalon-1012844 (data as of October 6, 2026).