2-tower array 1212809 — Thousand Palms, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212809 — lattice tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Thousand Palms, California.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212809 is a 63 m (207 ft) 2-tower array near Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 25, 2021. It is registered to SUNNYLANDS BROADCASTING, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212809 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609963 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2LTA1) |
| Date constructed | Jul 25, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Jul 14, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AWP-9625-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Rancho Mirage, CA · FRN 0020104782
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Tower 1 - 3.5 km north of
- City
- Thousand Palms
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92276
- County
- Riverside County
- County FIPS
- 06065
- Coordinates
- 33.85133, -116.39408
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1212809 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1212809 is about 2.4 times the 27 m average across the 873 structures registered in Riverside County. It is about twice the California average of 32 m across 11,860 registrations. Among the 9 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2LTA1), the average overall height is 82 m, so this one is about 23% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 62 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 63 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 157 m, which puts the top of the structure 220 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212809, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thousand Palms in Riverside County, California, at coordinates 33.85133, -116.39408, with the site address filed as "Tower 1 - 3.5 km north of". 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 1212809 on Jul 14, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1212809?
The FCC record lists SUNNYLANDS BROADCASTING, LLC of Rancho Mirage, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020104782. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is 2LTA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AWP-9625-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1212809?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (207 ft), and 220 m (722 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212809?
The registered owner is SUNNYLANDS BROADCASTING, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212809?
It is located near Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California at Tower 1 - 3.5 km north of (33.85133, -116.39408). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 25, 2021.
What type of structure is 1212809?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2LTA1, which decodes to "Lattice tower array (tower 1 of 2)". 9 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 1212809, Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/thousand-palms-1212809 (data as of October 13, 2026).