Tower 1238744 — Independence, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238744 — tower (type not specified) near Independence, 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 1238744 is a 37 m (121 ft) tower near Independence, Inyo County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 8, 2003. It is registered to Inyo, County of, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238744 |
| Unique system identifier | 2636989 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 8, 2003 |
| Registration issued | May 7, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AWP-1081-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
Independence, CA · FRN 0001525336
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 550 Clay St.
- City
- Independence
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93526
- County
- Inyo County
- County FIPS
- 06027
- Coordinates
- 36.79936, -118.19425
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1238744 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1238744 is roughly in line with the 34 m average across the 62 structures registered in Inyo County. It is about 14% above the California average of 32 m across 11,860 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 half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,195 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,232 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238744, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Independence in Inyo County, California, at coordinates 36.79936, -118.19425, with the site address filed as "550 Clay St.". Inyo County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 39 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 Independence, CA · 1222609, a guyed tower at 94 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 1238744 on May 7, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1238744?
The FCC record lists Inyo, County of of Independence, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001525336. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is B (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AWP-1081-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 1238744?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (121 ft), and 1,232 m (4,042 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238744?
The registered owner is Inyo, County of, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238744?
It is located near Independence, Inyo County, California at 550 Clay St. (36.79936, -118.19425). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 8, 2003.
What type of structure is 1238744?
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 Inyo County, CA?
Inyo County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1238744, Independence, Inyo County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/independence-1238744 (data as of October 13, 2026).