3-tower array 1045381 — Bartow, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045381 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) near Bartow, Florida.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045381 is a 68 m (224 ft) 3-tower array near Bartow, Polk County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984. It is registered to THORNBURG COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045381 |
| Unique system identifier | 608044 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) (3TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Apr 13, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-1800-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
THORNBURG COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Bartow, FL · FRN 0005011903
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - 1130 RADIO RD
- City
- Bartow
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33830
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 12105
- Coordinates
- 27.90778, -81.82528
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Canceled
- Duette, FL · 1040061461 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Bartow, FL · 1259398213 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1045381 compared with others?
At 68 m, structure 1045381 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 350 structures registered in Polk County. It is roughly in line with the Florida average of 68 m across 10,195 registrations. Among the 379 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 68 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 31 m, which puts the top of the structure 99 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045381, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bartow in Polk County, Florida, at coordinates 27.90778, -81.82528, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - 1130 RADIO RD". Polk County has 350 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 240 of them are marked constructed. Florida as a whole has 10,195 registrations, the 3rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lake Of The Hills, FL · 1243701, a structure at 462 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 1045381 on Apr 13, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,657 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1045381?
The FCC record lists THORNBURG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of Bartow, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005011903. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA2 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-1800-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1045381?
Its registered overall height above ground is 68 m (224 ft), and 99 m (324 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045381?
The registered owner is THORNBURG COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1045381?
It is located near Bartow, Polk County, Florida at TWR 1 - 1130 RADIO RD (27.90778, -81.82528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1045381?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3)". 379 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Polk County, FL?
Polk County has 350 FCC-registered antenna structures, 240 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 67 counties in Florida.
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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 1045381, Bartow, Polk County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/bartow-1045381 (data as of October 13, 2026).