Tower 1012278 — Walnut Grove, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012278 — tower (type not specified) near Walnut Grove, 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 1012278 is a 609 m (1,997 ft) tower near Walnut Grove, Sacramento County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 20, 1985. It is registered to Tribune Media Company, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1012278 |
| Unique system identifier | 116126 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 20, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-AWP-1123-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, G, H, 3, 10.2, 19.2, 21, 23 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
Chicago, IL · FRN 0005047105
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1400 TWIN CITIES RD
- City
- Walnut Grove
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95690
- County
- Sacramento County
- County FIPS
- 06067
- Coordinates
- 38.27167, -121.50611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1012278 compared with others?
At 609 m, structure 1012278 is about 13 times the 46 m average across the 421 structures registered in Sacramento County. It is about 19 times 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 8.0 times that figure. It is the 3rd-tallest constructed structure registered in California.
The supporting structure itself measures 591 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 609 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1 m, which puts the top of the structure 609 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1012278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Walnut Grove in Sacramento County, California, at coordinates 38.27167, -121.50611, with the site address filed as "1400 TWIN CITIES RD". Sacramento County has 421 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 232 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 Walnut Grove, CA · 1011404, a guyed tower at 625 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 1012278 on Jan 16, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,866 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1012278?
The FCC record lists Tribune Media Company of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005047105. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 3 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-AWP-1123-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, G, H, 3, 10.2, 19.2, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1012278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 609 m (1,997 ft), and 609 m (1,999 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1012278?
The registered owner is Tribune Media Company, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1012278?
It is located near Walnut Grove, Sacramento County, California at 1400 TWIN CITIES RD (38.27167, -121.50611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 20, 1985.
What type of structure is 1012278?
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 Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County has 421 FCC-registered antenna structures, 232 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1012278, Walnut Grove, Sacramento County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/walnut-grove-1012278 (data as of October 13, 2026).