Tower 1017963 — Buttonwillow, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017963 — tower (type not specified) near Buttonwillow, California. 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 1017963 is a 71 m (233 ft) tower near Buttonwillow, Kern County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1989. It is registered to Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, which holds 2,215 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017963 |
| Unique system identifier | 100610 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AWP-4834-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0005793682
Holds 2,215 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 25351 LERDO HWY
- City
- Buttonwillow
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93206
- County
- Kern County
- County FIPS
- 06029
- Coordinates
- 35.49986, -119.50497
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Wasco, CA · 1234322152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Wasco, CA · 1203072149 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- 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 1017963 compared with others?
At 71 m, structure 1017963 is about 82% above the 39 m average across the 539 structures registered in Kern County. It is about twice the California average of 32 m across 11,857 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 71 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 88 m, which puts the top of the structure 159 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017963, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buttonwillow in Kern County, California, at coordinates 35.49986, -119.50497, with the site address filed as "25351 LERDO HWY". Kern County has 539 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 332 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 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 1017963 on Jan 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 6,865 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1017963?
The FCC record lists Crown Castle GT Company, LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793682. Across the registry it holds 2,215 structure registrations, the 11th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 267 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,222 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AWP-4834-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017963?
Its registered overall height above ground is 71 m (233 ft), and 159 m (521 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017963?
The registered owner is Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, which holds 2,215 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017963?
It is located near Buttonwillow, Kern County, California at 25351 LERDO HWY (35.49986, -119.50497). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1989.
What type of structure is 1017963?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kern County, CA?
Kern County has 539 FCC-registered antenna structures, 332 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1017963, Buttonwillow, Kern County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/buttonwillow-1017963 (data as of October 6, 2026).