Pole 1216511 — Van Nuys, CA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216511 — pole near Van Nuys, California. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216511 is a 15 m (50 ft) pole near Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 28, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 3, 2015. It is registered to Nextel of California, Inc, which holds 180 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216511 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614018 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Sep 28, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 3, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AWP-3204-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.
Location
- Address
- 14540 VAN NUYS BLVD
- City
- Van Nuys
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 91402
- County
- Los Angeles County
- County FIPS
- 06037
- Coordinates
- 34.24583, -118.44889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216511 compared with others?
At 15 m, structure 1216511 is about half of the 28 m average across the 2,132 structures registered in Los Angeles County. It is about half of the California average of 32 m across 11,860 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 14 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 15 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 270 m, which puts the top of the structure 285 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216511, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Van Nuys in Los Angeles County, California, at coordinates 34.24583, -118.44889, with the site address filed as "14540 VAN NUYS BLVD". Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 1,296 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 Mount Wilson, CA · 1012836, a guyed tower at 296 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1216511 on Dec 4, 2015. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 960 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1216511?
The FCC record lists Nextel of California, Inc of Reston, VA as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 180 structure registrations, the 118th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 166 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (68 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AWP-3204-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 1216511?
Its registered overall height above ground is 15 m (50 ft), and 285 m (936 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216511?
The registered owner is Nextel of California, Inc, which holds 180 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216511?
It is located near Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California at 14540 VAN NUYS BLVD (34.24583, -118.44889). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 28, 1998.
What type of structure is 1216511?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, 1,296 of them constructed — the largest count among 58 counties in California.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216511, 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 1216511, Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/van-nuys-1216511 (data as of October 13, 2026).