Guyed tower 1283973 — Branson, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283973 — guyed tower near Branson, Colorado. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283973 is a 78 m (256 ft) guyed tower near Branson, Las Animas County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 27, 2015. It is registered to BNSF Railway Company, which holds 1,075 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1283973 |
| Unique system identifier | 2683401 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Aug 21, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ANM-2292-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Kansas City, KS · FRN 0004772877
Holds 1,075 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BNSF LS477 MP263.1 - Branson MW
- City
- Branson
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81027
- County
- Las Animas County
- County FIPS
- 08071
- Coordinates
- 37.00728, -103.86664
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1283973 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1283973 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 40 structures registered in Las Animas County. It is about 58% above the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,340 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,916 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,994 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1283973, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Branson in Las Animas County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.00728, -103.86664, with the site address filed as "BNSF LS477 MP263.1 - Branson MW". Las Animas County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. Colorado as a whole has 2,340 registrations, the 29th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Clayton, NM · 1057776, a tower at 151 m (canceled).
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 1283973 on Aug 21, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,613 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1283973?
The FCC record lists BNSF Railway Company of Kansas City, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004772877. Across the registry it holds 1,075 structure registrations, the 26th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (313 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ANM-2292-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1283973?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 1,994 m (6,541 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1283973?
The registered owner is BNSF Railway Company, which holds 1,075 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1283973?
It is located near Branson, Las Animas County, Colorado at BNSF LS477 MP263.1 - Branson MW (37.00728, -103.86664). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 27, 2015.
What type of structure is 1283973?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Las Animas County, CO?
Las Animas County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 63 counties in Colorado.
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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 1283973, Branson, Las Animas County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/branson-1283973 (data as of October 13, 2026).