Stealth tree 1279630 — Indio, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279630 — disguised structure (tree) near Indio, California. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279630 is a 21 m (70 ft) stealth tree near Indio, Riverside County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 11, 2011. It is registered to SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC, which holds 843 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279630 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679058 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Feb 14, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AWP-1015-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0022722425
Holds 843 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 81933 Indio Blvd (CA40772-T)
- City
- Indio
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92201
- County
- Riverside County
- County FIPS
- 06065
- Coordinates
- 33.72986, -116.23586
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Indio, CA · 1271872106 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1279630 compared with others?
At 21 m, structure 1279630 is about 20% below the 27 m average across the 873 structures registered in Riverside County. It is about 34% 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 26% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 20 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 21 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2 m, which puts the top of the structure 23 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279630, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Indio in Riverside County, California, at coordinates 33.72986, -116.23586, with the site address filed as "81933 Indio Blvd (CA40772-T)". Riverside County has 873 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 575 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 Palm Springs, CA · 1205886, a tower at 199 m (dismantled).
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 1279630 on Feb 14, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1279630?
The FCC record lists SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022722425. Across the registry it holds 843 structure registrations, the 33rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (308 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AWP-1015-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 1279630?
Its registered overall height above ground is 21 m (70 ft), and 23 m (75 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279630?
The registered owner is SBA Monarch Towers III, LLC, which holds 843 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279630?
It is located near Indio, Riverside County, California at 81933 Indio Blvd (CA40772-T) (33.72986, -116.23586). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 11, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279630?
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 Riverside County, CA?
Riverside County has 873 FCC-registered antenna structures, 575 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 58 counties in California.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279630, weekly bulk file.
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 1279630, Indio, Riverside County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/indio-1279630 (data as of October 13, 2026).