Lattice tower 1229977 — Smyrna, DE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229977 — lattice tower near Smyrna, Delaware. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229977 is a 57 m (187 ft) lattice tower near Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 1997. It is registered to SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1229977 |
| Unique system identifier | 2627966 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Apr 28, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AEA-18374-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.
Registered owner
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0018530147
Holds 2,703 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 26 Brighton Place (DE46157-A)
- City
- Smyrna
- State
- Delaware
- ZIP
- 19977
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 10001
- Coordinates
- 39.25867, -75.59842
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1229977 compared with others?
At 57 m, structure 1229977 is roughly in line with the 61 m average across the 79 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 11% below the Delaware average of 64 m across 335 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 22% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 13 m, which puts the top of the structure 70 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1229977, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware, at coordinates 39.25867, -75.59842, with the site address filed as "26 Brighton Place (DE46157-A)". Kent County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 3 Delaware counties with registrations, and 65 of them are marked constructed. Delaware as a whole has 335 registrations, the 48th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Denton, MD · 1053713, a tower at 152 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 1229977 on Apr 28, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 234 in Delaware.
Who owns antenna structure 1229977?
The FCC record lists SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018530147. Across the registry it holds 2,703 structure registrations, the 7th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,121 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AEA-18374-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 1229977?
Its registered overall height above ground is 57 m (187 ft), and 70 m (228 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1229977?
The registered owner is SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, which holds 2,703 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1229977?
It is located near Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware at 26 Brighton Place (DE46157-A) (39.25867, -75.59842). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 1997.
What type of structure is 1229977?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kent County, DE?
Kent County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 65 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 3 counties in Delaware.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229977, 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 1229977, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware”, https://towercensus.com/towers/delaware/smyrna-1229977 (data as of October 13, 2026).