Tower 1226999 — Fruita, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226999 — tower (type not specified) near Fruita, Colorado. 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 1226999 is a 105 m (345 ft) tower near Fruita, Mesa County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 12, 2002. It is registered to MBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226999 |
| Unique system identifier | 2624988 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Sep 22, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ANM-3788-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Grand Junction, CO · FRN 0003785466
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BLACK RIDGE COMMUNICATIONS SITE 8.7 MILES SOUTH OF
- City
- Fruita
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81522
- County
- Mesa County
- County FIPS
- 08077
- Coordinates
- 39.06647, -108.74536
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Fruita, CO · 1022763106 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1226999 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1226999 is about 77% above the 59 m average across the 54 structures registered in Mesa County. It is about twice the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,353 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 38% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 2,155 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,260 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226999, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fruita in Mesa County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.06647, -108.74536, with the site address filed as "BLACK RIDGE COMMUNICATIONS SITE 8.7 MILES SOUTH OF". Mesa County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 38 of them are marked constructed. Colorado as a whole has 2,353 registrations, the 29th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Grand Junction, CO · 1032049, a guyed tower at 149 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 1226999 on Sep 22, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,613 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1226999?
The FCC record lists MBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc. of Grand Junction, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003785466. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in Colorado. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ANM-3788-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226999?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (345 ft), and 2,260 m (7,415 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226999?
The registered owner is MBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226999?
It is located near Fruita, Mesa County, Colorado at BLACK RIDGE COMMUNICATIONS SITE 8.7 MILES SOUTH OF (39.06647, -108.74536). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 12, 2002.
What type of structure is 1226999?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mesa County, CO?
Mesa County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 63 counties in Colorado.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1226999, Fruita, Mesa County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/fruita-1226999 (data as of October 20, 2026).