Stealth tree 1280596 — Murrieta, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280596 — disguised structure (tree) near Murrieta, California. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280596 is a 17 m (55 ft) stealth tree near Murrieta, Riverside County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 21, 2011. It is registered to SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280596 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680024 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 21, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AWP-12569-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 0021672423
Holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd (CA40838-T)
- City
- Murrieta
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92563
- County
- Riverside County
- County FIPS
- 06065
- Coordinates
- 33.55594, -117.15994
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1280596 compared with others?
At 17 m, structure 1280596 is about 37% below the 27 m average across the 873 structures registered in Riverside County. It is about half of 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 41% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 16 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 17 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 341 m, which puts the top of the structure 358 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280596, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, at coordinates 33.55594, -117.15994, with the site address filed as "39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd (CA40838-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 Beaumont, CA · 1263499, a tower at 100 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 1280596 on Sep 21, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1280596?
The FCC record lists SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021672423. Across the registry it holds 1,078 structure registrations, the 25th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 156 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (429 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AWP-12569-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 1280596?
Its registered overall height above ground is 17 m (55 ft), and 358 m (1,175 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280596?
The registered owner is SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280596?
It is located near Murrieta, Riverside County, California at 39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd (CA40838-T) (33.55594, -117.15994). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 21, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280596?
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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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 1280596, Murrieta, Riverside County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/murrieta-1280596 (data as of October 13, 2026).