Stealth tree 1286575 — Bakersfield, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286575 — disguised structure (tree) near Bakersfield, California. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286575 is a 18 m (59 ft) stealth tree near Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2012. It is registered to Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 318 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286575 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686003 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Registration issued | May 6, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AWP-8463-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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0026948232
Holds 318 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5501 Verdugo Ln
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93312
- County
- Kern County
- County FIPS
- 06029
- Coordinates
- 35.40900, -119.12036
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Wasco, CA · 1234322152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
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- Wasco, CA · 1255510122 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Wasco, CA · 1255479111 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1286575 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1286575 is about half of the 39 m average across the 540 structures registered in Kern County. It is about 44% below the California average of 32 m across 11,860 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 37% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 117 m, which puts the top of the structure 135 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286575, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bakersfield in Kern County, California, at coordinates 35.40900, -119.12036, with the site address filed as "5501 Verdugo Ln". Kern County has 540 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 333 of them are marked constructed. California as a whole has 11,860 registrations, the 2nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Wasco, CA · 1234322, a tower at 152 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 1286575 on May 6, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1286575?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers III, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026948232. Across the registry it holds 318 structure registrations, the 80th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (129 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AWP-8463-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 1286575?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (59 ft), and 135 m (443 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286575?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 318 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286575?
It is located near Bakersfield, Kern County, California at 5501 Verdugo Ln (35.40900, -119.12036). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2012.
What type of structure is 1286575?
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 Kern County, CA?
Kern County has 540 FCC-registered antenna structures, 333 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 58 counties in California.
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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 1286575, Bakersfield, Kern County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/bakersfield-1286575 (data as of October 13, 2026).